Article ; Online: Greenhouse gas emissions of an outpatient care service: a cost-based approach.
Zeitschrift fur Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualitat im Gesundheitswesen
2022 Volume 175, Page(s) 90–95
Abstract: Introduction: Climate change is already having an impact on global health and will continue to do so even more. Heat waves and extreme weather events are only part of the impact. Adapting health services to these threats is only partially possible, so ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction: Climate change is already having an impact on global health and will continue to do so even more. Heat waves and extreme weather events are only part of the impact. Adapting health services to these threats is only partially possible, so another focus should be on mitigating climate change by minimising greenhouse gas emissions. In this context, health care can play an important role. However, evidence about greenhouse gas emission hotspots and alternative action to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions is needed for the shift to a climate-friendly health system. Methods: In this paper, the greenhouse gas emissions of an outpatient care service will be calculated. On the one hand, focal points of the emissions will be identified and the effects of climate-friendly measures calculated. In order to calculate a comprehensive footprint, a hybrid approach was chosen in which emissions from electricity, gas and fuels are determined on the basis of quantities, and emissions resulting from the production of consumer goods are calculated using cost-based emission factors. The expenditure and consumption data required come from a care service in Lower Saxony providing for 132 people in need of care. Results: The outpatient care service emitted a total of 37,258 kg CO Discussion: The study shows that the outpatient care service produces greenhouse gas emissions of about 282 kg CO Conclusion: The majority of the emissions of an ambulatory care service comes from the production and combustion of fuels. However, this source can be significantly reduced by switching to modern technologies. To validate the results of this study, further studies should be conducted, preferably with a bottom-up methodology. |
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| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2022-11-02 | |||||
| Publishing country | Netherlands | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 2412512-X | |||||
| ISSN | 2212-0289 ; 1865-9217 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 2212-0289 | |||||
| ISSN | 1865-9217 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1016/j.zefq.2022.09.005 | |||||
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