Journal: Blood Purification
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2024
Human-induced climate change is considered the greatest health threat of the 21st century. Healthcare contributes approximately 4.5% of global annual greenhouse gas production. Within hospitals, renal replacement therapy (RRT) has been estimated as one of the major contributors through greenhouse gas emission, depletion of natural resources and generation of waste. Strategies are needed to mitigate this impact and improve the long-term environmental sustainability of acute and chronic RRT.
Blood Purification aims to dedicate an article collection to “Green Renal Replacement Therapy”. Authors are welcome to submit research articles and reviews that present novel concepts and insights to the research community as well as knowledge gaps that need future research.
Topics of particular interest include but are not limited to:
- Analysis of the carbon footprint associated with different RRT modalities
- Strategies for resource conservation in the provision of dialysis treatment
- Introduction of environmentally friendly RRT practices
- Development and evaluation of educational programs on the environmental impact of RRT
- Proposals for integrating renewable energy sources for RRT
- Strategies to minimize waste generation during RRT, including the re-use and re-cycling of materials
- Exploration of patient preferences and attitudes toward environmentally sustainable RRT options
- Comparative studies on the environmental impact of RRT in different regions and healthcare systems
- Collaborative initiatives to reduce the global environmental footprint of RRT
By addressing these topics, authors can contribute valuable insights to the field of green RRT and provide actionable insights for making RRT more environmentally sustainable.
Please select the option “Call for Papers: Green Renal Replacement Therapy: Caring for the Environment” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.
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