Materiaalgebruik in de urologische praktijk: kan het duurzamer?

Abstract

The Dutch Green Deal Healthcare 3.0 presents us with the challenge of reducing raw material usage by 50% by 2030. This study offers a first insight into material usage variations among Dutch urology clinics during various outpatient and clinical interventions. This national survey highlights a wide range in the utilization of single-use items, such as personal protective equipment and draping. Notably, only 60% of respondents use sterile gloves during a diagnostic cystoscopy, and draping is used in less than half the cases. Whilst performing a vasectomy or circumcision, a quarter of surgeons wear a surgical gown in addition to sterile gloves. Finding a balance between safe health care and a minimum of used materials is an important job for health care professionals. Sharing knowledge about best practices remains of paramount importance.