Perception of environmental issues in the head-and-neck surgery room: A preliminary study - 25/01/24

Doi : 10.1016/j.anorl.2023.06.003

F. Carsuzaa ^a,^b,^{^{1
These authors contributed equally to writing the article.},}⁎ , M. Fieux ^c,^{^{1
These authors contributed equally to writing the article.}}, S. Bartier ^d, L. Fath ^e, M. Alexandru ^f, M. Legré ^g, V. Favier ^b,^h
^a Service ORL, chirurgie cervico-maxillo-faciale et audiophonologie, centre hospitalier universitaire de Poitiers, 2, rue de la Milétrie, 86000 Poitiers, France
^b Groupe Yo-Ifos for Sustainable Development, France
^c Hospices civils de Lyon, centre hospitalier Lyon-Sud, service d’ORL, d’otoneurochirurgie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, Pierre-Bénite, France
^d Service d’ORL, de chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital Henri-Mondor, Assistance publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Créteil, France
^e Service d’ORL, de chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpital de Hautepierre, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, avenue Molière, Strasbourg, France
^f Service d’ORL et chirurgie cervico-faciale, Hôpital Bicêtre, Assistance publique–Hôpitaux de Paris (AP–HP), université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
^g Service d’ORL et chirurgie cervico-faciale, institut Arthur-Vernes, Paris, France
^h Département d’ORL, chirurgie cervico-faciale et maxillo-faciale, hôpital Gui-de-Chauliac, CHU de Montpellier, Montpellier, France

^*Corresponding author at: Service d’ORL, chirurgie cervico-maxillo-faciale et audiophonologie, centre hospitalier universitaire de Poitiers, 2, rue de la Milétrie 86000 Poitiers, France.Service d’ORL, chirurgie cervico-maxillo-faciale et audiophonologie, centre hospitalier universitaire de Poitiers2, rue de la MilétriePoitiers86000France

Abstract

Objectives

To assess the perception of environmental issues in head-and-neck surgery rooms and to compare the perception of priority environmental issues according to health professionals’ age-group, initial training and role in the operating room.

Methods

A multicenter descriptive observational study was conducted in January 2023, contacting health professionals working in the operating rooms of 5 French centers. An anonymous online questionnaire explored the perception of environmental issues according to age, initial training and role in the operating room.

Results

Sixty-nine percent of the 387 persons contacted (267/387) completed the entire questionnaire. Ninety-six percent of respondents (256/267) said that they felt concerned about climate change issues and 85% (226/267) felt well-informed. Ninety-three percent (251/267) were willing to make environmental efforts in the operating room. Priorities were to improve waste recycling and reduce the amount of waste for 95% (251/267) and 97% (259/267) of respondents respectively. Those under 40 years of age tended to feel better informed about climate issues (76% [75/99] versus 60% [100/168]; P=0.010).

Conclusion

Our study showed that the vast majority of health professionals working in head-and-neck surgery rooms in France felt concerned about climate issues and were ready to make an effort. Nevertheless, it seems important to carry out information campaigns dedicated to these environmental issues.

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Keywords : Environment, Sustainability, Climate change, Surgery, ENT

Plan

Perception of environmental issues and actions in head-and-neck surgery room staff

Level of information on environmental issues

Perception of environmental priorities and actions according to age-group, initial training and role in the operating room

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Perception of environmental issues in the head-and-neck surgery room: A preliminary study - 25/01/24

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