Barriers to Healthcare Waste Management: A QFD Strategy

Abstract

One of the most critical aspects of sustainability is healthcare waste management. Waste increases at a high rate as the population and healthcare services grow. As a result, proper healthcare waste treatment is increasingly vital for the environment’s and people’s safety. Healthcare waste management (HCWM) necessitates efficient waste collection and segregation for proper disposal. The article outlines a method for identifying the concerns and challenges that the healthcare industry has regarding the treatment and management of healthcare waste. A survey was conducted, and quality function deployment was used to analyze the results. The research reveals various elements that impact the healthcare waste management. This study will produce a report that will assist stakeholders in implementing healthcare waste management. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.