Implementation of sustainability interventions in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in the Netherlands: A survey of the green ICU
Authors' conclusion
This survey facilitates the identification of implemented sustainability actions and focus-areas in Dutch ICUs.
Study context
- Population
- ICUs in the Netherlands28 of 72 ICUs
- Participants
- 28 participants
- Outcome
- Implementation of The Green ICU network's sustainability interventions
Methodological detailsquestionnaire survey, national, Questionnaire (in Dutch) sent to 72 ICUs in May 2024; 24 questions, 7 thematic areas
- Questionnaire survey
- National
- Questionnaire (in Dutch) sent to 72 ICUs in May 2024; 24 questions, 7 thematic areas
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Implementation of Green ICU sustainability interventions
ICUs that opened the questionnaire
46
64%
ICUs that rated all sustainability interventions (response rate)
28
39%
Sustainability interventions with reported implementation frequency
85
Most commonly implemented: 'Establishing a green team' (responding ICUs)
100%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
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Original publication
Implementation of sustainability interventions in ICUs in the Netherlands: A survey of the green ICU. J Crit Care. Published 8 August 2026. doi:10.
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