Assessment of Nursing Knowledge and Practice Regarding Barriers to Green Practice in Operating Rooms

Kebary, Nora Kebary Elsaid; Ali, Ghona Abd El-nasser; Abd El-aal, Enace Mohamed; Eldawoody, Heba Gomaa

doi:10.21608/sjns.2025.378152.1070

Assessment of Nursing Knowledge and Practice Regarding Barriers to Green Practice in Operating Rooms

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Sohag university, Egypt

² Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Sohag University, Egypt

³ Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Sohag University, Egypt

10.21608/sjns.2025.378152.1070

Abstract

Abstract

Background; Nurses are at a higher risk of exposure to medical waste hazards due to their extended presence with patients in hospital wards. Green operating rooms can foster a healthier and more comfortable environment for both healthcare staff and patients. The aim of the study was to assess nursing knowledge and practice regarding barriers to green practice in operating rooms. Research design; A descriptive, explanatory and observational research design was used. Sample; A convenience sample of 91 nurses of both genders who agreed to participate in the study. Setting; The study was conducted in the operating rooms at Sohag University Hospital. Tools; Three tools were utilized for data collection. Tool (1) Structured Interview Questionnaire Sheet: was included two parts, Tool (II): Barriers to green practice and waste management, Tool (III): Observational check list for practices. Results; The present study revealed that more than half of the nurses (58.2 %) had satisfactory knowledge about barriers to green practice, more than half of the nurses (83.5 %) had adequate and competent practice level about waste management in operating rooms. More than the half of nurses (79.1%) had lack of awareness and about (68.1%) had barriers due to lack of government support. Conclusion; Based on the findings, most of the studied nurses had satisfactory knowledge and adequate practices concerning green practices and waste management in operating rooms. Recommendations; It is recommended to organize educational programs that address nurses’ information needs regarding green practices. These should include applicable procedures to reduce waste .

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