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Slides from our presentation at the COT Annual Conference 2013 exploring how occupational therapists can get involved in the NHS Forest project and the benefits to health and wellbeing of engaging…
Published date
May 2013
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Whittaker, B., Johnston, D., Colvin, M. & Dandy, S
As China’s population ages, the accessibility and affordability of healthcare are under pressure, creating a need for new and innovative ways of delivering care.
To address such challenges, China…
Published date
June 2024
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by
Ling Liu Chief Executive Officer, Greater China, Royal Philips
Environmentalism in surgical practice. Weiss, A et al. Current Problems in Surgery. April 2016; 53 (4): 165-205
A long article, but worth taking time to read. It provides a really good breakdown of…
A really interesting article looking at the individual contribution of different methods of ‘greening’ strategies in operating theatres.
It highlights how changesin anaesthetic gas usage can have…
This patient- and clinician-facing website gives guidance on choosing inhalers with lower environmental impact - something which is now included in the BTS asthma guidelines.
A Green Nurse role was established to promote awareness and education on environmental issues in the workplace and minimize landfill waste and inappropriate clinical waste.
Flyer - folds to 1/3 A4."What health professionals can do:" e.g. advise patients (re diet, active transport, insulation, green spaces); keep informed, influence menus, put climate change on agenda,…
The continued use of metered-dose inhalers in respiratory care will have a potentially catastrophic effect on global warming if production is not controlled, largely because these inhalers use potent…
Project completed as part of the 2021 Green Team Competition.
Setting/Patient Group: Operating theatres
Issue to be addressed:
Approximately 23% of carbon emissions from surgery are due…
