Evaluating the Awareness of Medical Staff in Regards to the Environmental Effects of Single-use, Disposable Medical Gloves

Authors

Nathaniel MooreFollow

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Date

2022

Abstract

This study was performed to evaluate the awareness of medical staff in regards to the environmental effects of single-use, disposable medical gloves. The volume and cost surrounding medical glove usage, waste production, and environmental effects require further attention. This research project outlines awareness as the first step in the right direction with future hopes to find a more sustainable solution.

Clinical Site

Hinesburg Family Medicine

Keywords

sustainability, medical gloves, Vermont, waste production

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Disciplines

Medical Education | Primary Care

Recommended Citation

Moore, Nathaniel, "Evaluating the Awareness of Medical Staff in Regards to the Environmental Effects of Single-use, Disposable Medical Gloves" (2022). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 806.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/806