Sustainable practices in hand therapy: a global perspective

IF 2 2区 医学 Q2 ORTHOPEDICS Journal of Hand Surgery-European Volume Pub Date : 2024-04-22 DOI:10.1177/17531934241246451
Maryam Farzad, Zaf Naqui, Joy MacDermid, Steven Cuypers
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Given its significant environmental footprint, healthcare sustainability is paramount. This study delves into the contributory role of hand therapy, assessing hand therapists’ comprehension, implementation and barriers to sustainable practices, focusing on orthotic fabrication. A global survey distributed via social media and professional networks collected data on sustainability awareness, practices and educational needs from 113 respondents, primarily from North America (34%) and Europe (32%). Although 91% recognized climate change, only 34% practised sustainability. Despite 57% attempting eco-friendly actions in orthotic fabrication, such as reusing components (65%), knowledge of reusable materials was low (17%) and recycling thermoplastics was inadequate (74.3%). The main barriers were lack of awareness (59%), material scarcity (56.6%) and time constraints (54%). The findings underscore the urgent need for enhanced education, better resource availability and policy reforms to close the gap between awareness and action, promoting sustainability in hand therapy.
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手部治疗的可持续实践:全球视角
鉴于其对环境的重大影响,医疗保健的可持续发展至关重要。本研究深入探讨了手部治疗的促进作用,评估了手部治疗师对可持续发展实践的理解、实施和障碍,重点关注矫形器制作。通过社交媒体和专业网络发布的一项全球调查收集了113名受访者的可持续发展意识、实践和教育需求数据,这些受访者主要来自北美(34%)和欧洲(32%)。尽管 91% 的受访者认识到了气候变化,但只有 34% 的受访者践行了可持续发展理念。尽管有 57% 的受访者尝试在矫形器制作过程中采取环保措施,如重复使用部件(65%),但对可重复使用材料的了解却很少(17%),对热塑性塑料的回收利用也不足(74.3%)。主要障碍是缺乏认识(59%)、材料稀缺(56.6%)和时间限制(54%)。调查结果强调,迫切需要加强教育、改善资源供应和政策改革,以缩小认识与行动之间的差距,促进手部治疗的可持续性。
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) is essential reading for everyone involved in restoring the function to the hand and upper limb. Dedicated to the needs of hand, plastic, reconstructive and orthopaedic surgeons, it publishes the best selection of current papers on hand surgery. The journal regularly highlights key developments in a range of original, authoritative and highly informative articles written by distinguished experts from around the world. Rapid coverage of the latest research, techniques, trends and ideas to make sure you stay up-to-date. Subjects covered include: joint replacement fracture and joint injuries microvascular surgery congenital hand problems You will also find editorials, book reviews, conference dates, case studies, detailed coverage of new techniques and full-length reviews articles.
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