ReviewFrontiers in public health2025
Greening the future of healthcare: implementation of sustainability strategies in German hospitals and beyond-a review.
Review in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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10 citing papers in PubMed.
- Beyond Disposability: A Systematic Review of Reusable and Single-Use Products in Hygiene-Related Nursing Care in the ICU.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Review
- [Sustainability in urology: from vision to implementation : Results from a member survey conducted by the German Society of Urology].Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Sustainable Healthcare: A Perspective on the Current Landscape, Frameworks, Barriers, and Implementation Model in a Quaternary Hospital System.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Review
- Environmental Performance Indicators Used in Healthcare Foodservices: A Scoping Review.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Article
- Life Cycle Assessment of Impacted Tooth Surgery Under Different Clinical Scenarios.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Climate change and professional responsibility: a cross-sectional survey among German general practitioners.BMC medical ethics · 2026Article
- Enablers and barriers for using reusable trocars: a qualitative study of surgeons' and residents' perspectives.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Redesigning healthcare facilities for sustainability: green hospital transformations and new infrastructure planning.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Greening the curriculum: challenges in bringing environmental sustainability to pharmaceutical education.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Application of the case-mix index and length of stay for hospital waste management comparison: introduction of a new adjusted metric.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
This study explores the implementation of sustainability measures within German hospitals, emphasizing their critical role in mitigating environmental impacts and promoting public health. The healthcare sector significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating urgent reforms in energy use, waste management, construction, transportation, and food systems. Key findings highlight the potential for hospitals to enhance energy efficiency, adopt renewable energy sources, and reduce waste through innovative technologies and sustainable practices. Initiatives such as green hospital designs, climate-conscious food systems, and sustainable procurement strategies are central to reducing the ecological footprint. Despite these opportunities, barriers such as workforce shortages, insufficient funding, and technical complexity hinder progress. Addressing these challenges through leadership commitment, resource allocation, and staff engagement is essential for aligning the healthcare sector with national and international sustainability goals. By prioritizing sustainability, hospitals can achieve long-term economic benefits, improve patient outcomes, and foster a healthier, more resilient society.
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