Considerations for environmental sustainability in clinical radiology and radiotherapy practice: A systematic literature review and recommendations for a greener practice.

Journal: Radiography (London, England : 1995)
Published Date: Sep 25, 2023

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Environmental sustainability (ES) in healthcare is an important current challenge in the wider context of reducing the environmental impacts of human activity. Identifying key routes to making clinical radiology and radiotherapy (CRR) practice more environmentally sustainable will provide a framework for delivering greener clinical services. This study sought to explore and integrate current evidence regarding ES in CRR departments, to provide a comprehensive guide for greener practice, education, and research.

Authors

  • M N K Anudjo
    Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, UK.
  • C Vitale
    Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, UK; IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy.
  • W Elshami
    Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Electronic address: welshami@sharjah.ac.ae.
  • A Hancock
    Department of Medical Imaging, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
  • S Adeleke
    School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, UK; High Dimensional Neurology, Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK.
  • J M Franklin
    Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, UK.
  • T N Akudjedu
    Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, Department of Medical Science & Public Health, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK. Electronic address: takudjedu@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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