Nursing Reports· 2026Q1· Review

Beyond Disposability: A Systematic Review of Reusable and Single-Use Products in Hygiene-Related Nursing Care in the ICU

Eleonora Lombardi, Gianluca Barra, Davide Vicari, Luciano Midolo et al.

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2026year

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A systematic review found reusable linen in ICUs reduced carbon emissions by 50% (7206 to 3605 kg CO2e) and landfill waste, but no consistent clinical or economic advantage emerged for reusable versus single-use hygiene products overall.

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