Operating theatres have a substantial environmental impact, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and waste. This systematic review, involving 8,286 participants, investigated factors influencing sustainability in operating theatres. Barriers were identified in domains like knowledge, environmental resources, social influences, and beliefs about consequences. The most common facilitator was intention. While there’s a desire to adopt sustainable practices, the study reveals the need to address these barriers, improve staff’s sustainability knowledge, and enact institutional changes to prioritize sustainability in healthcare settings.
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