Exploring employee green behaviour in hospital settings: a scoping review protocol

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Healthcare Management
• Occupational Health

Background:

• Hospitals contribute significantly to climate change.
• Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting environmental sustainability goals.
• Healthcare workers are crucial for implementing these green initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively map and summarize the existing literature on healthcare workers' green behaviors within hospital settings.
• To identify key areas of focus for environmental sustainability in hospitals.
• To inform future strategies for promoting sustainable practices in healthcare.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.
• Searches conducted across seven electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Emerald Journals) up to January 31, 2025.
• Inclusion of peer-reviewed articles and relevant grey literature on healthcare workers' green behaviors in hospitals.

Main Results:

• Literature search will identify studies on healthcare workers' environmental actions.
• Findings will be summarized based on key characteristics of green behaviors.
• The review will provide an extensive overview of the current research landscape.

Conclusions:

• This review will highlight the role of healthcare workers in hospital environmental sustainability.
• It will provide a foundation for understanding and enhancing green behaviors in healthcare settings.
• Dissemination through peer-reviewed publication and conference presentation is planned.