A mixed-methods study on end-user perceptions of transitioning to reusable surgical gowns

A mixed-methods study on end-user perceptions of transitioning to reusable surgical gowns

Background: Perioperative services contribute up to 70% of the US hospitals' solid waste generation. While surgical textiles are more environmentally friendly than their disposable counterparts, many US institutions have converted to disposable surgical wear in the last few decades. End-users&#...

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Main Authors: Ava Yap, MD MHS, Kaiyi Wang, MS, Evan Chen, MD, Caroline Melhado, MD, Tessnim Ahmad, MD, Patricia O'Sullivan, EdD, Seema Gandhi, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Surgery Open Science
Subjects:
Environmental impact
Reusable textiles
Reusable gown
Quality improvement
End user perspective
Waste reduction
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589845022000641

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