Narrative review investigates alternatives to PPE in oncology, highlighting ecological impacts and reuse strategies.
The increased use of personal protective equipment (PPE) has become a necessity for successful protection against SARS-CoV-2 both to medical personnel and patients. The varied examples include disposable masks, eye goggles, gloves and other such equipment. While having its positive aspects, using PPE has also been known to cause delirious effects on the environment due to its low level of safety, utility and recyclability. This review aims to address the importance of finding an alternative to the currently used PPE. The specific targets of this review focus on equipment used in oncological administrations. The literature review was conducted using various databases and based on selected inclusion and exclusion criteria, articles were assessed independently by 2 scientific reviewers. Evidence from included papers states that there has been a heightened demand for reusing PPE. There is evidence for offering various strategies for more successful production and reusing of PPE. This analysis and collective evidence would aid in bringing an advanced understanding for the development of more ecologically-friendly equipment options in oncology.
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