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This evaluation shows that Social and Therapeutic Horticulture is effective in relieving distress in palliative care and may be considered a valued therapeutic intervention. The findings can inform…
This case study was completed as part of the Swansea Bay University Health Board Green Team Competition from October to December 2022 by the Endoscopy Team.
Team Members:
Sarah Owens,…
This case study was completed as part of the Hywel Dda University Health Board Green Team Competition from September 2022-January 2023 by the Endoscopy Team.
Team Members:Sr Emilia Wronska,…
This case study was completed as part of the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucester Managed Services Green Team Competition from September 2022 to January 2023.
Team…
Published date
February 2023
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Dr Luke Materacki, Consultant gastroenterologist and Lucy Breach, Endoscopy sister
This report presents a Social Return on Investment (SROI) evaluation of the ‘Making Well:
Health & Healing through Green Craft' programme.
Developed and delivered by The Fathom Trust as part of a…
Published date
August 2022
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Whiteley, Holly; Lynch, Mary; Hartfiel, Ned; Beharrell, William ; Cuthbert, Andrew ; Edwards, Rhiannon Tudor
The need for evidence-based practice in health care is now well accepted. Best practice is likely to change over time with the emergence of new research evidence and may be influenced by other…
Open access article
Abstract: GI endoscopy is highly resource-intensive with a significant contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and waste generation. Sustainable endoscopy in the context…
The soils of five potted plants cultivated within a hospital were investigated for the presence of fungal opportunistic pathogens of humans. A total of 16 potentially pathogenic species were isolated,…
Project completed as part of the Northampton Green Team Competition 2022.Setting/Patient Group: Trust-wideIssue to be addressed:Personal protective equipment (PPE) use increased over the pandemic but…