Green Education in Healthcare: What Does It Mean? Findings from a Literature Review

Authors

Michela Cucchiaro
University of Udine
Renzo Moreale
University of Udine
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5844-1443
Chiara Moreal
University of Udine
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7926-7581
Sara Dentice
University of Udine
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6879-4037
Gaia Magro
University of Udine
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3705-9044
Gaia Dussi
University of Udine
Alvisa Palese
University of Udine
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3508-844X
Stefania Chiappinotto
University of Udine
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4829-1831

Synopsis

Sustainability is an emerging issue in many contexts, including education: the targets of the World Health Organization's Agenda 2030 have pushed for sustainable development of health systems, including training and digitalization. The aim of the study was to identify green and sustainable strategies in different health education settings, in particular in the digital field, through a literature review. Sustainable healthcare was defined as the evaluation of resources, recycling strategies and taking care of nature, while green education focuses on the skills needed to carry out consciously sustainable actions. Some identified digital strategies were simulations, online lectures and tests. There is an urgent need to address the effects of the climate crisis and promote a sustainable health model starting from professionals who have a crucial role.

Author Biographies

Michela Cucchiaro, University of Udine

Udine, Italy. E-mail: cucchiaro.michela@spes.uniud.it,

Renzo Moreale, University of Udine

Udine, Italy. E-mail: renzo.moreale@uniud.it

Chiara Moreal, University of Udine

Udine, Italy. E-mail: : moreal.chiara@spes.uniud.it

Sara Dentice, University of Udine

Udine, Italy. E-mail: dentice.sara@spes.uniud.it

Gaia Magro, University of Udine

Udine, italy. E-mail: magro.gaia@spes.uniud.it

Gaia Dussi, University of Udine

Udine, Italy. E-mail: dussi.gaia@spes.uniud.it

Alvisa Palese, University of Udine

Udine, Italy. E-mail: alvisa.palese@uniud.it

Stefania Chiappinotto, University of Udine

Udine, Italy. E-mail:  stefania.chiappinotto@uniud.it

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March 19, 2025

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(Ed.). (2025). Green Education in Healthcare: What Does It Mean? Findings from a Literature Review. In 44th International Conference on Organizational Science Development: Human Being, Artificial Intelligence and Organization, Conference Proceedings (Vols. 44, pp. 133-142). University of Maribor Press. https://press.um.si/index.php/ump/catalog/book/962/chapter/275