Green hospitals face to climate change: Between sobriety and resilience

Vallée, Alexandre

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24769

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“…Transitioning towards more environmentally friendly healthcare practices, such as prioritizing oral and long-acting therapies (such as Dalbavancin) where clinically feasible, represents a tangible step towards minimizing the sector's environmental impact. This strategic shift not only aligns with global sustainability objectives but also underscores the healthcare sector's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, all while maintaining high standards of patient care (Valleé, 2024). Moreover, the adoption of sustainable practices, including medical waste recycling and the optimization of drug delivery systems, further contributes to the sector's environmental stewardship (Berniak-Wozńy and Rataj, 2023;Walpole et al, 2023).…”

Section: Environmental Considerationsmentioning

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Prescriptive appropriateness of dalbavancin in acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections in adults: an integrated approach between clinical profile, patient- and health system-related factors and focus on environmental impact

Di Gennaro

2024

Front. Antibiot.

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In the realm of infectious diseases, the management of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSIs) poses a significant challenge to healthcare providers. Dalbavancin, a long-acting lipoglycopeptide antibiotic, has emerged as a promising option in the treatment of ABSSSIs in adults. This article aimed at exploring the prescriptive appropriateness of dalbavancin by adopting an integrated approach which considered clinical profile, patient-and health system-related factors, and environmental impact. Clinical profile: efficacy and safetyDalbavancin's pharmacokinetic characteristics, including its prolonged half-life, allow for a weekly dosing schedule, which could be seen as convenient. Its effectiveness against a range of Gram-positive bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), suggests it might be a viable treatment option (Monteagudo-Martıńez et al., 2022). Clinical studies have indicated success rates for dalbavancin between 80% and 98%, comparable to standard treatments (Simonetti et al., 2021;Oliva et al., 2023). Evaluating dalbavancin's safety is also important, although adverse events have been infrequently reported in the literature, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring for any Frontiers in Antibiotics frontiersin.org 01

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Section: Environmental Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 86%

Prescriptive appropriateness of dalbavancin in acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections in adults: an integrated approach between clinical profile, patient- and health system-related factors and focus on environmental impact

Di Gennaro

2024

Front. Antibiot.

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“…The solution can be found in education and training that addresses the impact of climate change on health, as well as strategies to mitigate or adapt to these impacts [71]. Another important area is the integration of sustainability practices, which involves encouraging healthcare facilities to adopt practices such as reducing energy, minimizing energy consumption and waste generation, and using environmentally friendly products [72]. Nurses must advocate for policies and initiatives that promote environmental sustainability in healthcare delivery at the local, national, and international levels [73].…”

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Association Between Climate Change and Patient Health Outcomes: a Mixed-methods Systematic Review

Turzáková,

Kohanová,

Solgajová

et al. 2024

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Introduction: Climate change poses significant threats to the environment, biodiversity, and socioeconomic stability worldwide. Its impact on human health, particularly within healthcare systems, is growing in concern. Nurses, as front-line healthcare workers, play a crucial role in addressing climate-related health risks. However, there is a gap in understanding nursing perspectives on climate change and its implications for patient health outcomes. Aim: To synthesize empirical evidence on the association between climate change and patient health outcomes from a nursing perspective. Methods: A mixed-methods systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The search was carried out in January 2023 in six scientific databases including CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, and OVID Nursing. Studies focusing on climate change and patient health outcomes from a nursing perspective were included. Data extraction, quality appraisal, and synthesis were performed systematically. Results: The systematic review included 18 studies of a mainly quantitative nature. Three main themes emerged as follows: Climate Healthcare Interplay; Future Nurses as Agents of Change; and Navigating Sustainability Challenges in Nursing. These themes highlighted nurses' awareness of the interrelation between climate and health, the need for environmental education in nursing, and the challenges that hinder sustainable nursing practices. Conclusion: This review underscores the importance of integrating climate change topics into nursing education and fostering organizational support for sustainable nursing practices. Addressing these challenges is essential for nurses to mitigate the health risks posed by climate change effectively.

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