Environmental Sustainability in Intensive Care: From Shared Concern to Collective Responsibility | Synapse
March 25, 2026
Environmental Sustainability in Intensive Care: From Shared Concern to Collective Responsibility
Key Points
The aim is to explore the importance of environmental sustainability in intensive care units and propose collective responsibilities for improvement.
Discussion of existing literature on environmental practices in healthcare
Analysis of the role of intensive care in overall sustainability
Identification of stakeholders and their responsibilities
Highlights a lack of comprehensive data on sustainability practices in intensive care
Suggests a framework for collaborative responsibility among healthcare professionals
Emphasizes the urgent need for action to enhance environmental practices in healthcare settings
Abstract
The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data sharing not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analyzed during the current study.