Implementation of reusable linen in the intensive care unit: Impact on pressure injury, staff satisfaction, and environmental sustainability
Reusable linen was not inferior to disposable linen for the prevention of PI and offered substantial environmental benefits. Strong staff support and reduced waste indicate reusable linen is a viable alternative in ICU settings. Further research is needed to explore long-term impacts.
Authors
- Rochelle Wynne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1814-3416)
- Stacey Matthews (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9465-9580)
- Forbes McGain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1977-9072)
- Kylie Feely
- Edward Quilas
- Eugene Kwek
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
- Western Health (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian Critical Care
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2025.101311
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.55