This workshop aims to increase awareness of the environmental impact of continence care and to equip healthcare professionals with knowledge and practical tools to deliver more sustainable care. They will be introduced to key theoretical frameworks on sustainability in healthcare. The workshop emphasises that all professionals involved, nurses, physiotherapists, and physicians, can reduce environmental impact while maintaining high-quality, patient-centred care. Practical tools and feasible, greener alternatives will be presented, focusing on implementable changes in daily clinical practice. The recommendations will be based on clinical experience and supported by available evidence where possible.

Learning Objectives

• To understand the environmental impact of continence care.
• Apply sustainability principles to their own clinical role in continence care
• To gain practical tools and examples of best practice for clinical use, including knowledge of reusable incontinence materials and opportunities for innovation and advancement in sustainable continence care