Environmental physiotherapy: knowledge, attitudes, and practices among physiotherapists in Iceland

This study highlights the potential for physiotherapists to contribute significantly to the healthcare sector's sustainability goals. The respondents' desire to enhance their environmental practices suggests an opportunity for professional associations and educational institutions to provide targeted training and support. By fostering greater environmental literacy, physiotherapists could not only contribute to reducing the healthcare sector's carbon footprint but also promote sustainable health behaviors in patients. Enhanced knowledge and support could help physiotherapists become key contributors to sustainability in healthcare.

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Frontiers in Public Health
Published
2025-02-13
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1528217
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4
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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Environmental physiotherapy: knowledge, attitudes, and practices among physiotherapists in Iceland

Steinunn A. Olafsdottir, Lilja Salome H. Petursdottir
4 citations
Frontiers in Public Health
Climate Change and Health Impacts
4.80
article

Environmental physiotherapy: knowledge, attitudes, and practices among physiotherapists in Iceland

Steinunn A. Olafsdottir, Lilja Salome H. Petursdottir
article en
4 citations

Abstract

This study highlights the potential for physiotherapists to contribute significantly to the healthcare sector's sustainability goals. The respondents' desire to enhance their environmental practices suggests an opportunity for professional associations and educational institutions to provide targeted training and support. By fostering greater environmental literacy, physiotherapists could not only contribute to reducing the healthcare sector's carbon footprint but also promote sustainable health behaviors in patients. Enhanced knowledge and support could help physiotherapists become key contributors to sustainability in healthcare.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 13
University of Iceland (IS), National University Hospital of Iceland (IS)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Climate Change and Health Impacts
4.80
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