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and gowns to landfills and oceans. The challenge is clear: We must balance medical necessity with sustainability. We need innovation—biodegradable alternatives, reusable sterilization systems ...
Picture: Mark Stewart Prof McGain has been awarded the first Australian National Health and Medical Research Council ... and switching disposable gowns for reusable washed ones • Looking ...
Design We conducted a 5-day audit (cross-sectional study) of all endoscopies performed at two US academic medical centres with low ... the high-volume hospital used disposable gowns while the ...
Traditional patient gowns range from uncomfortable to dehumanizing, past research shows. To improve patient experience, some health systems have rolled out redesigned gowns, according to the ...
In this Q&A, we explore this technology and its ability to manage plastics that are challenging to recycle mechanically, ...