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Challenges and Possibilities of Sustainability Transitions in Healthcare Systems

Yüksel, Baris LU (2023) MIDM19 20222
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
Although a significant source of greenhouse gases, healthcare operations are a rare topic among climate change reductions. Using the case of the Stockholm Region, this study explores opportunities and challenges associated with the governance of healthcare transitions to minimize climate change emissions and promote sustainability. A qualitative case study was conducted with foursemi-structured interviews with officials from the regional government and non-governmental organizations. By applying multi-level perspectives on sustainability transitions, the thesis addresses three questions: (1) How does the Stockholm Region perceive and manage its healthcare-related climate change impact? (2) What challenges and opportunities does the... (More)
Although a significant source of greenhouse gases, healthcare operations are a rare topic among climate change reductions. Using the case of the Stockholm Region, this study explores opportunities and challenges associated with the governance of healthcare transitions to minimize climate change emissions and promote sustainability. A qualitative case study was conducted with foursemi-structured interviews with officials from the regional government and non-governmental organizations. By applying multi-level perspectives on sustainability transitions, the thesis addresses three questions: (1) How does the Stockholm Region perceive and manage its healthcare-related climate change impact? (2) What challenges and opportunities does the Stockholm Region have regarding reducing its climate change impact? (3) How are practices and technologies governed at Karolinska University Hospital to tackle its climate change impact? Governing challenges are multifaceted, involving multiple actors in the regional healthcare context
to foster sustainability transitions. A flexible approach governs different actors and sustainability intervention areas. Innovative technologies and practices facilitate changes in healthcare, such as telemedicine or circularity. As shown by the example of the Karolinska University Hospital, innovative technologies require a comprehensive restructuring of healthcare systems. Further research is needed to remove barriers to niche technology cultivation to accelerate climate change solutions in healthcare. (Less)
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Yüksel, Baris LU
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alternative title
A Qualitative Case Study on Governance of Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainability at the Stockholm Region, Sweden
course
MIDM19 20222
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Healthcare, Socio-technical transitions, Regime-niche interaction, Case Study, Stockholm Region
language
English
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9110955
date added to LUP
2023-02-16 09:03:47
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2023-02-16 09:03:47
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  abstract     = {{Although a significant source of greenhouse gases, healthcare operations are a rare topic among climate change reductions. Using the case of the Stockholm Region, this study explores opportunities and challenges associated with the governance of healthcare transitions to minimize climate change emissions and promote sustainability. A qualitative case study was conducted with foursemi-structured interviews with officials from the regional government and non-governmental organizations. By applying multi-level perspectives on sustainability transitions, the thesis addresses three questions: (1) How does the Stockholm Region perceive and manage its healthcare-related climate change impact? (2) What challenges and opportunities does the Stockholm Region have regarding reducing its climate change impact? (3) How are practices and technologies governed at Karolinska University Hospital to tackle its climate change impact? Governing challenges are multifaceted, involving multiple actors in the regional healthcare context
to foster sustainability transitions. A flexible approach governs different actors and sustainability intervention areas. Innovative technologies and practices facilitate changes in healthcare, such as telemedicine or circularity. As shown by the example of the Karolinska University Hospital, innovative technologies require a comprehensive restructuring of healthcare systems. Further research is needed to remove barriers to niche technology cultivation to accelerate climate change solutions in healthcare.}},
  author       = {{Yüksel, Baris}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Challenges and Possibilities of Sustainability Transitions in Healthcare Systems}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}