Beds we make, futures we shape: A life cycle and cost analysis of reusable and disposable linen in the ICU
The findings support wider implementation of reusable products in healthcare to advance sustainability goals while maintaining patient care standards. Exploration is required of long-term trends when reusables are introduced, and studies in other socioeconomic settings, on the overall financial and environmental outcomes.
Authors
- Catherine O’Shea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5068-6106)
- Rochelle Wynne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1814-3416)
- Stacey Matthews (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9465-9580)
- Scott McAlister (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8702-6374)
- Forbes McGain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1977-9072)
- Kylie Feely
- Edward Quilas
- Mariana Ibarra
- Michelle Pinan
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Western Health (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
- Published
- 2025-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2025.104290
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00