A different training model in providing effective medical waste management in the operating room: peer education

Nuran Akıncı Ekinci; Mehmet Akif Yazar; Betül Kozanhan; Sami Uyar

Makale detayları

A different training model in providing effective medical waste management in the operating room: peer education

Yazarlar:

Nuran Akıncı Ekinci | Mehmet Akif Yazar | Betül Kozanhan | Sami Uyar

Yayıncı:

Prusa Medical Publishing

Ana Başlıklar:

Public Health (Other)

Dergi:

The European Research Journal Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.34-42

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001335627

pISSN:

2149-3189

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of peer education methods in reducing medical waste in operating room settings. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was utilized, involving 217 operating room staff who received training in medical waste management through a peer education program. Changes in knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and the amount of medical waste generated before and after the intervention were evaluated. Results: Following peer education, there was a significant increase in participants knowledge levels regarding proper medical waste segregation. Positive shifts in attitudes and behaviors related to medical waste management were observed post-training. Additionally, the ratio of medical waste to general waste decreased, while the proportion of recyclable waste increased after the intervention. Conclusions: Peer education emerges as an effective method for enhancing awareness and promoting proper medical waste management practices among operating room staff. However, achieving significant waste reduction requires comprehensive approaches beyond education alone. Clear regulations, improved infrastructure, and the adoption of reusable products are crucial for sustainable waste reduction efforts in healthcare settings.

 Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of peer education methods in reducing medical waste in operating room settings. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was utilized, involving 217 operating room staff who received training in medical waste management through a peer education program. Changes in knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and the amount of medical waste generated before and after the intervention were evaluated. Results: Following peer education, there was a significant increase in participants knowledge levels regarding proper medical waste segregation. Positive shifts in attitudes and behaviors related to medical waste management were observed post-training. Additionally, the ratio of medical waste to general waste decreased, while the proportion of recyclable waste increased after the intervention. Conclusions: Peer education emerges as an effective method for enhancing awareness and promoting proper medical waste management practices among operating room staff. However, achieving significant waste reduction requires comprehensive approaches beyond education alone. Clear regulations, improved infrastructure, and the adoption of reusable products are crucial for sustainable waste reduction efforts in healthcare settings.

 Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of peer education methods in reducing medical waste in operating room settings. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was utilized, involving 217 operating room staff who received training in medical waste management through a peer education program. Changes in knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and the amount of medical waste generated before and after the intervention were evaluated. Results: Following peer education, there was a significant increase in participants knowledge levels regarding proper medical waste segregation. Positive shifts in attitudes and behaviors related to medical waste management were observed post-training. Additionally, the ratio of medical waste to general waste decreased, while the proportion of recyclable waste increased after the intervention. Conclusions: Peer education emerges as an effective method for enhancing awareness and promoting proper medical waste management practices among operating room staff. However, achieving significant waste reduction requires comprehensive approaches beyond education alone. Clear regulations, improved infrastructure, and the adoption of reusable products are crucial for sustainable waste reduction efforts in healthcare settings.

 Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of peer education methods in reducing medical waste in operating room settings. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was utilized, involving 217 operating room staff who received training in medical waste management through a peer education program. Changes in knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and the amount of medical waste generated before and after the intervention were evaluated. Results: Following peer education, there was a significant increase in participants knowledge levels regarding proper medical waste segregation. Positive shifts in attitudes and behaviors related to medical waste management were observed post-training. Additionally, the ratio of medical waste to general waste decreased, while the proportion of recyclable waste increased after the intervention. Conclusions: Peer education emerges as an effective method for enhancing awareness and promoting proper medical waste management practices among operating room staff. However, achieving significant waste reduction requires comprehensive approaches beyond education alone. Clear regulations, improved infrastructure, and the adoption of reusable products are crucial for sustainable waste reduction efforts in healthcare settings.

Makale detayları

A different training model in providing effective medical waste management in the operating room: peer education

Yazarlar:

Nuran Akıncı Ekinci | Mehmet Akif Yazar | Betül Kozanhan | Sami Uyar

Yayıncı:

Prusa Medical Publishing

Ana Başlıklar:

Public Health (Other)

Dergi:

The European Research Journal Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.34-42

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001335627

pISSN:

2149-3189

Medical waste management

peer education

operating room staff

waste reduction

behavior modification

Sayı

Makale detayları

A different training model in providing effective medical waste management in the operating room: peer education

Yazarlar: Nuran Akıncı Ekinci | Mehmet Akif Yazar | Betül Kozanhan | Sami Uyar

Yayıncı: Prusa Medical Publishing

Ana Başlıklar: Public Health (Other)

Dergi: The European Research Journal Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.34-42

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 4/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001335627

pISSN: 2149-3189

Medical waste management

peer education

operating room staff

waste reduction

behavior modification

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Nuran Akıncı Ekinci | Mehmet Akif Yazar | Betül Kozanhan | Sami Uyar

Yayıncı:

Prusa Medical Publishing

Ana Başlıklar:

Public Health (Other)

Dergi:

The European Research Journal Vol.11 Issue 1, pp.34-42

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001335627

pISSN:

2149-3189