Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Assessment of companion animal quality of life in veterinary practice and research.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Yeates, J & Main, D
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Veterinary Science · United Kingdom
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Quality-of-life (QOL) assessment is a novel field in veterinary medicine. It shares similarities with the more established fields of human QOL assessment and animal welfare science and could prove similarly useful. METHODS: This paper draws on existing literature on human QOL assessment, animal welfare, philosophy and animal QOL assessment. RESULTS: It provides practical recommendations for QOL assessment in veterinary practice and in veterinary research on what should be assessed, how it should be assessed and who should assess it. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: These should assist veterinarians intending to develop their use QOL assessment.
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