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.
Authors
- Steinunn A. Olafsdottir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5406-9877)
- Lilja Salome H. Petursdottir
Institutions
- University of Iceland (IS)
- National University Hospital of Iceland (IS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1528217
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.80