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Research on sustainable community health interventions significantly contributes to advancing of SDG 3 by promoting preventive healthcare, enhancing access to healthcare services, addressing social determinants of health, and empowering communities to achieve better health outcomes, ultimately contributing to the overarching goal of ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all.

Creative Sustainable Development

Description of Subtheme:

Research focuses on the creation and application of sustainable medical technology and studies to identify less toxic materials, use less energy, and extend the life of medical equipment. It also aims to develop biodegradable or recyclable medical equipment and on developing and implementing healthcare solutions that minimize environmental impact, promote resource efficiency, and ensure long-term viability. Moreover, projects are focused into developing strategies to ensuring that advancements in healthcare do not come at the expense of the environment and to creating healthcare solutions that are both effective and environmentally responsible, ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.

Research Action Plan:

  1. Developing medical devices and products from biodegradable or recyclable materials to reduce waste. Research in this area focuses on finding sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics and other non-renewable materials used in medical equipment.

 

  1. Creating medical technologies that consume less energy without compromising performance. This includes designing low-power medical devices and optimizing energy use in healthcare facilities.

 

  1. Developing strategies for effective medical waste management, including recycling programs and safe disposal methods for hazardous materials. Research aims to reduce the environmental impact of medical waste and promote circular economy practices.

 

  1. Promoting telemedicine and remote health monitoring to reduce the need for travel, thereby lowering the carbon footprint associated with healthcare delivery. These technologies also improve access to care, especially in remote or underserved areas.

 

  1. Researching and advocating for policies that support sustainable practices in healthcare. This also involves educating healthcare professionals and the public on the importance of sustainability in medicine.

Prominent Research:

  1. I Shaarani, A El-Kantar, N Hamzeh, M Jounblat, T El-Yaman, M Habanjar. Interprofessional communication of physicians using whatsapp: physicians' perspectiveTelemedicine and e-Health 26 (10), 1257-1264, (2020).
  2. I Shaarani, A Ghanem, M Jounblat, H Jounblat, R Mansour, R Taleb. Utilization of telemedicine by the Lebanese Physicians during time of pandemic Telemedicine and e-Health 28 (2), 219-226, (2022).
  3. Ftouni, R., AlJardali, B., Hamdanieh, M. et al. Challenges of Telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 22, 207 (2022).