Mitigation of climate change in health care: A survey for the evaluation of providers’ attitudes and knowledge, and their view on their organization’s readiness for change

Baumann, Adrian A.W.; Conway, Neal; Doblinger, Claudia; Steinhauser, Stefanie; Paszko, Agata; Lehmann, Franziska; Schneider, Gerhard; Schulz, Christian; Schneider, F

doi:10.1016/j.zefq.2022.05.013

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“…In a study examining the perspectives of German anesthesiologists, nearly all (98%) participants understood that climate change is primarily caused by human activities, and a majority (83%) said that climate change was already affecting public health in Germany (Baumann et al, 2022). The research also highlighted a strong sense of responsibility among medical professionals, with 89% believing that they have an obligation to take action on climate change as part of their roles as doctors (Baumann et al, 2022). In another survey of German outpatient physicians, 83% of participants agreed that climate change is a serious and urgent problem, and a substantial majority (88%) expressed a sense of responsibility for taking climate-friendly actions in their practice (Mezger et al, 2021).…”

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A Global Review of Research on Effective Advocacy and Communication Strategies at the Intersection of Climate Change and Health

Uppalapati,

Ansah,

Campbell

et al. 2023

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Climate change's intensifying impact on human health necessitates effective advocacy and communication strategies. In this review that spans research in multiple languages published from 2000 to 2023, we summarize evidence on effective advocacy and communication strategies at the intersection of climate change and health for public audiences, health professionals, and public officials. First, we synthesize research on public audiences, including their perceptions of climate change and health, public responses to health-framed climate information, climate and health risks and solutions, information about vulnerable populations and equity considerations, climate- and health-related visual communication and imagery, and their perceptions of health professionals. Then, we provide an overview of research on health professional audiences, including their role in climate and health communication and advocacy, knowledge of the connections between climate and health, willingness to engage with the topic and in climate-relevant actions, and ways to encourage this engagement. Next, we delve into public officials’ perspectives and comprehension of the relationship between climate change and health. Lastly, we end with recommendations for a research agenda to fill the gaps illuminated in this review and foster a growing field on climate and health insight and engagement.

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A Global Review of Research on Effective Advocacy and Communication Strategies at the Intersection of Climate Change and Health

Uppalapati,

Ansah,

Campbell

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…This resulted in a total of 16 articles for inclusion. [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35] Inter-rater reliability was assessed at the full-text stage which resulted in a score of 82% between the three reviewers. Discrepancies in article selection were mostly related to differencing perspectives on what constitutes a barrier or enabler.…”

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Barriers and enablers to implementing environmentally sustainable practices in healthcare: A scoping review and proposed roadmap

Aboueid

Beyene

Nur

2023

Healthc Manage Forum

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This scoping review sought to identify the barriers and enablers to implementing environmentally sustainable practices in healthcare, as well as propose a multi-phased approach to enable such implementation. The three concepts guiding the search were (1) environmental sustainability; (2) healthcare; and (3) barriers or enablers. The PRISMA checklist for scoping reviews was used to guide this search. A total of 16 articles were included and reviewed for data extraction. While most articles focused on healthcare in general, dentistry and surgery were the most recurring clinical areas of focus. Barriers and enablers were related to the individual (e.g. knowledge, skills, and attitude), institutional (e.g. budget, strategy, and readiness), geographical/infrastructural (e.g. infrastructure and public awareness), political (e.g. regulations and incentives), and other (e.g. patient awareness and knowledge). A key enabler identified was having transformational leadership with a clear vision and collaborative approach.

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“…For example, there is no specific knowledge transparently available to evaluate in which areas hospitals are sustainable and where there is room to improve. Hence analyzing and assessing the sustainability of hospitals could support the overall healthcare sector's ecological transition [10][11][12][13]. Research about hospital sustainability evaluation has increased over recent years [14][15][16][17][18], but there are few cases of hospital departments trying to reduce their ecological footprint in practice [19].…”

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Testing of a Multiple Criteria Assessment Tool for Healthcare Facilities Quality and Sustainability: The Case of German Hospitals

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Background: Hospital facilities are an essential part of healthcare systems, making the assessment of their quality and sustainability pivotal. Most existing evaluation tools lack a holistic and validated approach, while predominantly excluding the built environment. The Italian hospital evaluation tool SustHealth v2 addresses the shortcoming of existing applications through its structured and more integrated approach; there is the need for further testing it. Methods: The study aims to test for the first time in an international case study the multicriteria assessment tool previously developed and validated. The tool assesses social, environmental, and organisational qualities in hospitals with an online survey containing 199 closed questions sent to German hospitals. A total of 14 full replies have been collected and the resulting data analysed through descriptive statistics and heat maps identifying patterns in ownership and size. Results: Within the sample, higher scores are reported in Social Quality, while lower in Environmental and Organisational Quality. Respondents performed well in the sustainability dimensions of health promotion, waste management, and patient safety. Improvements can be achieved in energy management, facility management, and technological innovation criteria. Private hospitals slightly outperform both public and non-profit clinics. The findings presented in this study suggest a non-linear relationship between sustainability and hospital size since the highest scores were obtained by either small or large facilities. Conclusion: The study highlighted strengths and limitation of SustHealth v2. Further testing and comparison are encouraged in different context.

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Mitigation of climate change in health care: A survey for the evaluation of providers’ attitudes and knowledge, and their view on their organization’s readiness for change

Cited by 12 publications

References 20 publications

A Global Review of Research on Effective Advocacy and Communication Strategies at the Intersection of Climate Change and Health

A Global Review of Research on Effective Advocacy and Communication Strategies at the Intersection of Climate Change and Health

Barriers and enablers to implementing environmentally sustainable practices in healthcare: A scoping review and proposed roadmap

Testing of a Multiple Criteria Assessment Tool for Healthcare Facilities Quality and Sustainability: The Case of German Hospitals

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