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What does a sustainable hospital look like? Patient perspectives on waste, reuse, and information

Harding, Charlotte; Moons, Ingrid; Du Bois, Els

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Harding, Charlotte; Moons, Ingrid; Du Bois, Els
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
University of Antwerp, Belgium
Page(s):
1751-1760
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10533
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This study explores patient perspectives on hospital sustainability initiatives. Building on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, 30 interviews with patients reveal support for sustainability such as the use of reusable medical textiles, provided safety and quality are maintained. Patients view sustainability as a hospital responsibility, but value integrating sustainability communication into patient journeys. Informing and engaging patients can help shift sustainability from a background initiative into a trusted part of the healthcare system with patients as informed partners.
Keywords:
sustainability, behavioural design, communication, design research, healthcare design
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