Think of your clinical practice. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 = strongly disagree and 5 = strongly agree, how would you rate the following statements? | ||
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Please note that all the elements should be rated according to your knowledge | ||
MEAN | SD | |
[My hospital/institution recommends ensuring only appropriate contents in sharps bins (sharps/drugs).] | 3.68 | 1.27 |
[My hospital/institution recommends opening only those sets that are needed and, when they are needed, by integrating supplementary items into sets] | 3.38 | 1.26 |
[My hospital/institution recommends that damaged reusable equipment is repaired, encouraging active maintenance.] | 3.34 | 1.25 |
[My hospital/institution recommends avoiding clinically unnecessary interventions (e.g., antibiotics, catheterization, histological examinations).] | 3.33 | 1.26 |
[My hospital/institution recommends arranging metals/battery collection where possible.] | 3.27 | 1.30 |
[My hospital/institution recommends powering off lights, computers, ventilation, AGSS, and temperature control when the theatre is empty.] | 3.14 | 1.33 |
[My hospital/institution recommends using non-infectious offensive waste (yellow/black tiger), unless clear risk of infection.] | 3.10 | 1.28 |
[My hospital/institution installed several automatic or pedal-controlled water taps.] | 3.05 | 1.47 |
[My hospital/institution recommends avoiding all unnecessary equipment (e.g., swabs, single-use gloves).] | 2.99 | 1.28 |
[My hospital/institution recommends the creation of surgeon preference lists for each operation—separate essential vs. optional items to have ready on side.] | 2.98 | 1.32 |
[I have a clear understanding and picture about greener clinical practices adopted by my hospital/institution.] | 2.90 | 1.17 |
[My hospital/institution recommends opting for reusables, hybrid, or remanufactured equipment instead of single-use (e.g., diathermy, gallipots, kidney-dishes, light handles, quivers, staplers, energy devices)]. | 2.88 | 1.29 |
[My hospital/institution accurately measures operating room sterile supply waste.] | 2.83 | 1.29 |
[My hospital/institution uses reusable textiles (including theatre hats, sterile gowns, patient drapes, and trolley covers).] | 2.81 | 1.35 |
[My hospital/institution is supplied by firms adopting sustainable practices] | 2.77 | 1.21 |
[My hospital/institution recommends using domestic or recycling waste streams for all packaging.] | 2.71 | 1.27 |
[After the first water scrub of the day, I use alcohol rub for the subsequent cases.] | 2.68 | 1.48 |
[My hospital/institution endorses the reduction in water and energy consumption.] | 2.68 | 1.23 |
[My hospital/institution employs sustainable inputs (e.g., from renewable sources, and/or made of biodegradable materials, and/or coming from recycling processes)] | 2.66 | 1.20 |
[My hospital/institution recommends avoiding the use of single-use surgical packs.] | 2.61 | 1.29 |
[My hospital/institution promotes greener clinical practices in general terms.] | 2.57 | 1.14 |
[My hospital/institution recommends switching to low-carbon alternatives (e.g., skin sutures vs. clips, loose prep in gallipots).] | 2.57 | 1.28 |
[My hospital/institution recommends recycling or using lowest carbon-appropriate waste streams as appropriate.] | 2.56 | 1.20 |