Staff satisfaction with reusable surgical drapes
- Journal Title
- Journal of Perioperative Practice
- Publication Type
- Online publication before print
- Abstract
- BACKGROUND: Reusable surgical textiles have substantial environmental benefits over single-use, disposable items. However, staff satisfaction with the performance of reusable textiles is unclear. During a trial period using reusable drapes, staff were surveyed regarding satisfaction with the products. RESULTS: A total of 30 staff members responded to the survey. Overall, 90% of respondents were either satisfied/very satisfied (80%) or neutral (10%) when asked about their satisfaction with the reusable drapes, while 10% were unsatisfied/very unsatisfied; 87% of staff responded that reusable drapes were either as effective or more effective than disposable drapes. Reusable drapes showed very high levels of staff satisfaction in terms of durability (87%), fluid protection (70%) and provision of a sterile field (80%). There were no staff who did not support the ongoing use of reusable surgical drapes. CONCLUSION: There is extremely high staff satisfaction with reusable surgical drapes.
- Keywords
- Clinical waste management; Equipment; Operating theatre; Service improvement
- Department(s)
- Surgical Oncology
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589241297796
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