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The need for evidence-based practice in health care is now well accepted. Best practice is likely to change over time with the emergence of new research evidence and may be influenced by other…
Project completed as part of the Hampshire Hospitals Green Team Competition 2023.Team members:Laura Vale, Senior Operating Department PractitionerKrithea Baker, Recovery Nurse Practitioner,Gemma…
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December 2023
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Krithea Baker, Recovery Nurse Practitioner, and Laura Vale, Senior Operating Department Practitioner
There is a lack of systematic research on the effectiveness of outdoor arts therapies. This article presents a systematic, qualitative evaluation of an outdoors arts therapies intervention for adults…
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July 2023
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Wright, T, Blakeman, V, Andrew, T and Labovitch, S
Disposable gloves are one of the biggest environmental hotspots in hospital, with more than 100 used per patient per day in intensive care. Despite this usage there are many circumstances where glove…
A landmark report, laying the groundwork for reducing the carbon footprint of surgical care. The Green Surgery report has involved significant input and collaboration with individuals and…
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has launched new guidance for net -zero mental health care. Following the well-attended launch event at the college there will be a series of free webinars looking…
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November 2023
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Laura-Louise Arundell, Dr Phoebe Barnett, Helen Greenwood,Professor Steve Pilling, Dr Clare Taylor, Hazel Webb, Juliette Westbrook
The soils of five potted plants cultivated within a hospital were investigated for the presence of fungal opportunistic pathogens of humans. A total of 16 potentially pathogenic species were isolated,…
How an integrated approach to both the climate crisis and public health can galvanise better outcomes on both fronts
Climate change is here and now, impacting nearly all aspects of human…
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October 2023
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Helena Bennett, Sophie O’Connell, Caroline Allen, Alice Bell, Dr Clare Nash, Shireen Kassam, Dr Tamsin Ellis, Sonora English, Libby Peake
This project was completed as part of Sustainable Kidney Care Scholar programme funded by the UK Kidney Association (UKKA).Setting/Patient Group: Dialysis UnitIssue to be addressed:Acid used for…
