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  • Sustainability in allied health education and practice: An exploratory survey of student perspectives, knowledge, and attitudes
    Publication . Carvalhais, Carlos; Ribeiro, Inês; Xavier, Ana; Saúde, Miguel; Alberto Alves Carvalhais, Carlos
    The growing urgency of the climate crisis has heightened the importance of integrating sustainability into health education. Allied health professionals are well positioned to lead sustainable healthcare efforts, yet evidence suggests a persistent gap between student awareness and formal training. This study explored the perspectives, knowledge, and attitudes of Portuguese allied health students regarding sustainability. An online and anonymous cross-sectional survey was conducted among undergraduate and graduate students across multiple allied health disciplines. The questionnaire assessed general knowledge, perceptions of curricular integration, and attitudes toward sustainable clinical practice. A total of 247 (response rate of 8.23%) students participated, with the majority expressing high concern about climate change and strong support for environmentally responsible healthcare. However, the results revealed inconsistent awareness of healthcare’s environmental footprint and a limited exposure to structured sustainability education. Friedman tests indicated significant variability in students’ knowledge, perceived responsibility, and curricular experiences. Students identified priority themes for curricular inclusion—such as the environmental impact of the health system—and recognized their alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). The findings highlight the need for the systematic, competency-based integration of sustainability into allied health curricula to support a climate-resilient and ecologically responsible future healthcare workforce.
    2025-07-15Artigo de investigação Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Sustainability in medical imaging and radiotherapy education and practice: a survey of the student perspectives in a Portuguese Allied Health School
    Publication . Saúde, José Miguel; Adubeiro, Nuno; Nogueira, Luísa; Ribeiro, Inês; Xavier, Ana; Carvalhais, Carlos; Alberto Alves Carvalhais, Carlos
    Higher education institutions play an important role as they prepare the professionals, decision-makers, and democratic citizens of the future. In Allied Health education, it is crucial to develop a professional that, in addition to the technical and clinical content, also have a critical sense regarding environmental and social aspects. This study aims to survey medical imaging and radiotherapy (MIR) students’ perceptions and knowledge about environmental sustainability in MIR education and practice.
    2025Comunicação em conferência Acesso aberto Ver mais