Journal of veterinary medical education最新文献

{"title":"Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Veterinary Student Anxiety Prior to Instructional Surgery Laboratories.","authors":"Meghan L Lancaster, Chad W Schmiedt, Katie M Hodges, Janet A Grimes, Mandy L Wallace, Tara J Denley, Ikseon Choi","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0150","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding factors contributing to veterinary student anxiety prior to instructional laboratories is important for mitigating those stressors and improving student education. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between student anxiety prior to surgery and demographic and societal variables before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hypothesized that increased county COVID-19 cases would increase anxiety, and experience level would have no impact. Students were enrolled in this study in 2019 (<i>n</i> = 87), 2021 (<i>n</i> = 84), and 2022 (<i>n</i> = 96). Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), which involved a writing prompt to describe their feelings, and provided a salivary sample immediately prior to their first ovariohysterectomy laboratory. Univariable and multivariable linear models were used to assess for predictors of STAI scores, salivary cortisol levels, and scored prompt responses with significance threshold <i>p</i> < 0.05. Year and COVID-19 cases were correlated and considered together. A significant predictor for both STAI-S and STAI-T scores was year/COVID-19 (2019 = 0 COVID-19; STAI-S = 54.7 ± 6.6; 2021 = 679 COVID-19, STAI-S = 67.5 ± 6.6; 2022 = 186 COVID-19, STAI-S = 56.7 ± 10.1; <i>p</i> < 0.001). Alcohol use was predictive of reduced STAI-T scores. Predictors for increasing cortisol levels included year and use of over-the-counter medications. Predictors for short answer results included year, laboratory role, and experience. Limitations include a limited time studied at one institution and the multifactorial, individualized nature of anxiety. Some measures of anxiety were greater in times of high COVID-19 levels, and there was evidence that anxiety was reduced for more experienced students. More work is needed to understand which factors influence student anxiety so targeted interventions can be evaluated.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240150"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144017393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Veterinary Students' Perspectives on Their Relationship with Animals Used in Veterinary Education.","authors":"Sherry Khoddami, Caroline Ritter, Michael W Brunt, Beth A Ventura, Dave L Renaud, Kathryn L Proudfoot","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Some veterinary still use live animals to teach veterinary students clinical skills. However, there is a lack of literature understanding veterinary students' perspectives on the use of animals in their education. Using a qualitative approach, this study aimed to explore (1) how the perceived quality of life of animals used for teaching affected veterinary students' learning and emotional well-being and (2) how student emotional well-being affected the care they provided for animals used for teaching. We conducted 10 focus groups and 2 interviews with fourth-year veterinary students (<i>n</i> = 43) participating in clinical rotations at two Canadian veterinary colleges. We analyzed the data inductively using template thematic analysis and identified three themes. First, using animals in students' education caused ethical and moral conflicts that had a negative impact on their emotional well-being; many of these conflicts arose when there was a lack of transparency about animal use or when the harm to animals outweighed the benefits to student learning or animal welfare. Second, students' well-being and the welfare of animals used for teaching were intertwined, suggesting that educational practices have implications for both. Third, supervisors and their teaching approaches, including the use of live animals or alternatives, had complex effects on student learning. In general, students preferred realistic and supportive learning experiences in which they could provide a service to animals and their community. This study highlights the nuanced perspectives of veterinary students on the animals used in their education. We encourage veterinary colleges to carefully evaluate their use of institution-owned live animals within the curriculum, improve transparency about how these animals are used, and find effective pedagogical methods that consider implications to both student emotional well-being and animal welfare.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240134"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144008582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Career-Long Skills for Personal and Professional Wellness: A Staged Developmental Model of Veterinarian Resilience Training.","authors":"Matthew J Cordova, Christophe Gimmler, Andrew Dibbern, Katja F Duesterdieck-Zellmer","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Burnout and mental health concerns are widespread in veterinarians. Exposure to the suffering of animal patients and human clients and to the complex dynamics of providing care in a challenging system is inherently demanding. We must teach veterinarians skills for personal and professional wellness without pathologizing their distress. Existing approaches to resilience training are promising but limited in scope, depth, duration, sequencing, and implementation. We forward a staged, developmental, career-long model, introduced early in veterinary medical training, extending into post-graduate veterinary medical education, and integrated throughout professional training and continuing education. This framework proposes intrapersonal, interpersonal, and systems and sustainability skills that provide resources for veterinarians to cope with the common emotional, social, and physical impacts of care provision.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240116"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144026804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Veterinary Students Acknowledge the Importance of Competent Communication to Enhance Client Adherence to Antimicrobial Recommendations.","authors":"Erin Frey, April A Kedrowicz, Mari-Wells Hedgpeth","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0147","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adherence to antimicrobial recommendations varies and is influenced by client-veterinarian communication, making adequate training related to communication and antimicrobial stewardship, especially important for veterinary students. Prior research suggests that veterinary medical students underestimate clients' antimicrobial knowledge and adherence to instructions, as well as veterinarians' communication competence. These perceptions could impact future interactions with clients, including recommendations for treatment. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore students' perceptions of client knowledge and adherence. Eleven focus groups were conducted with 33 veterinary students across all years of the curriculum to learn more about their perceptions of the efficacy of veterinary communication related to antibiotics and client adherence to instructions for antibiotic use. Results from this research show that students acknowledge the importance of communication to adherence, and this is especially important when engaging clients in discussion of antibiotics. More specifically, analysis of the transcripts revealed five main themes: the importance of client education and health literacy, navigating client expectations, barriers and enablers to client adherence, navigating generational differences among colleagues and clients, and the importance and impact of role modeling in the clinical setting. Results of this research have implications for training the next generation of veterinarians to confidently communicate about antibiotics, enhance client adherence, and increase the likelihood of positive patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240147"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143989129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and Validation of a Bovine Left Displaced Abomasum Reduction Model and Rubric.","authors":"Nathan Schank, Julie A Hunt, Matthew Marcum, Robert Brockman, Michael Center","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0145","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Left displaced abomasum (LDA) is a common condition in dairy cattle where the abomasum dilates and migrates to the left side of the abdomen. This condition causes significant economic losses for farmers and can result in life-threatening complications, so it is critical that veterinary students be taught to surgically correct a LDA before graduating and entering food animal practice. Models have been successfully used to teach students to perform other surgical procedures, but limited models exist to teach surgical skills to prospective dairy veterinary students. This study sought to develop and validate a bovine LDA reduction model and scoring rubric using a validity framework consisting of content evidence (expert opinion), internal structure evidence (reliability of rubric scores), and evidence showing the relationship with other variables (comparing expert to novice performance). Experienced veterinarians (<i>n</i> = 12) and novice veterinary students (<i>n</i> = 30) surgically deflated and reduced the model's LDA while being recorded. Videos were scored by a blinded expert. Participants completed a survey afterward. All veterinarians reported that the model was suitable for use in teaching and assessing students, offering content evidence for validation. Scores produced by the checklist had good reliability (α = .886), offering internal structure evidence. Veterinarians achieved higher checklist (<i>p</i> = .025) and global rating scores (<i>p</i> = .005) than students, offering relationship with other variables evidence. The development and use of food animal models promotes students' development of competence in performing food animal procedures, leading to better qualified new graduates entering food animal practice. The use of models also protects animal welfare during students' training.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240145"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143989417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and Validation of an Escape Game for Food Safety Education: Gamifying the Management of a Food-borne Health Alert.","authors":"Pedro H Imazaki, Carla Lewandowski, Marie Lopez Magana, Mélanie Rohmer, Jean-Denis Bailly, Laure David","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0151","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Veterinary training programs in Europe must equip future professionals with essential knowledge and skills in food hygiene and technology to assess, promote, and monitor food safety, as outlined by the World Organization for Animal Health, Directive 2005/36/EC, and the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education standards. In France, veterinary education follows a competency-based framework that includes investigating food chain contamination and participating in multidisciplinary crisis management. To address the challenge of teaching practical public health skills, a food safety escape game was developed at the National Veterinary School of Toulouse. This teaching sequence simulates the management of a food-borne outbreak, using gamification to engage students in problem-solving through a realistic scenario. This study details the game's development, implementation, and efficacy evaluation. Student progress was assessed using a pretest and post-test survey, and perceptions were gathered through qualitative feedback. Results showed significant improvements in students' understanding of food-borne outbreak management and increased engagement with the subject. A debriefing session following the game further enhanced knowledge retention and reflection. The findings highlight the effectiveness of gamification and small-group problem-solving exercises, such as serious games, in veterinary public health education. In particular, the results of student questionnaires suggest that teaching health crisis management through an escape game linked to a real-life situation, along with the game's constraints (e.g., competition between groups, time limits), is highly valued and can improve the quality of teaching. This study provides valuable insights for educators aiming to enhance student satisfaction and learning outcomes. Furthermore, it demonstrates that escape games offer an innovative approach to teaching complex public health subjects, helping students grasp key concepts in an interactive way. Future efforts will focus on expanding the game's scope, adjusting difficulty levels, and refining mechanics to better meet the diverse needs of veterinary students and professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240151"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144029678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perspectives of Veterinary Students With Disabilities, Neurodiversity and/or Chronic Conditions on a Career in Equine Practice: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Mary-Kate Burke, Elsa Randles","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2025-0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2025-0007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This qualitative phenomenological study explored factors influencing veterinary students with disabilities, neurodiversity, or chronic conditions (VSDNCC) in pursuing equine practice in the UK and Ireland. Equine practice is often seen as exclusive and unsupportive,¹^,² contributing to recruitment challenges.³^,⁴ This study examined career influences and the impact of equine placements on their decisions. Semi-structured interviews via Microsoft Teams explored the experiences and perceptions of VSDNCC in equine practice. Participants aged 18-29 years were recruited from UK and Irish veterinary schools through social media and referrals. The sample included six individuals with diverse diagnoses, often multiple. Thematic analysis identified four overarching themes and seven subthemes. Participants' career decisions were influenced by factors such as work nature, environment, team dynamics, and preparedness, with perceptions varying by diagnosis. For instance, those with mobility issues considered accessibility, while neurodiverse participants focused on environmental control. Many reported ableism during equine extramural studies, negatively impacting their experience and career outlook. None encountered equine vets with similar conditions, highlighting the need for relatable role models to inspire their career aspirations. The equine veterinary industry is often seen as unwelcoming by VSDNCC, with ableism during extramural studies and a lack of relatable role models reinforcing exclusion. Greater openness from equine vets about their diagnoses and adjustments, along with supportive learning environments that encourage skill-building and accommodations, could improve perceptions and inspire VSDNCC to consider careers in equine practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20250007"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143779710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"AAVMC Notes.","authors":"","doi":"10.3138/jvme-52-2-Note","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-52-2-Note","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":"52 2","pages":"iii"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143795239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Can a Simple Model Have Value without Validation? A Study to Develop and (Attempt to) Validate a Bovine Caudal Epidural Model and Rubric.","authors":"Hannah Bonnema, Christopher Kelly, Julie A Hunt, Natalie Trantham, Lynda Mj Miller","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0103","DOIUrl":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0103","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bovine practitioners expect new graduates entering clinical practice to be able to place a caudal epidural. Teaching this task on models facilitates scheduled training sessions and sufficient practice to reach competency. This study sought to create and validate a bovine caudal epidural model and scoring rubric using a framework of content evidence, internal structure evidence, and relationship with other variables evidence. Veterinarians (<i>n</i> = 11) and students (<i>n</i> = 40) were video recorded while placing a caudal epidural on the model. Recordings were scored by a blinded rater. Participants completed a survey evaluating the model's features, ease of use, and anticipated best use. Veterinarians reported that the model was helpful for students to learn and practice the task and that the model had sufficient landmark features and realism (<i>content evidence</i>). Rubric scores achieved acceptable internal consistency after one item was dropped (<i>α</i> = .736; <i>internal structure evidence</i>), and there was no significant difference between veterinarians' and students' performance scores on the model (<i>relationship with other variables evidence</i>). Survey feedback indicated the task on the model was simple, allowing students to achieve scores similar to those of veterinarians. Therefore, the model and rubric were not able to be validated using this study's validity framework. However, there are simple clinical skills models used in veterinary education and other health care fields, and research suggests that learning does take place on these models. Educators must consider whether simple models that are helpful for students to practice their skills may still have value, even if they are not able to be validated.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240103"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143391159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring Social Determinants of Health in Veterinary Technology: A Workshop Approach to Enhancing Companion Animal Welfare and Student Awareness.","authors":"Sonya McDowall, Susan Hazel, Tobi Learey, Tonya Stokes, Michelle McArthur","doi":"10.3138/jvme-2024-0157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2024-0157","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Incorporating social determinants of health (SDH) into veterinary education is essential for preparing students to address companion animal welfare comprehensively. This teaching tip describes a yearly workshop conducted with veterinary technology students to explore how SDH factors influence companion animal guardians, and the clinical decisions made by veterinary professionals. The workshop emphasized key communication skills and addressed student biases. Consideration of creative support options for companion animal care were included, integrating spectrum-of-care conceptualizations. Informal feedback revealed many students found the workshop impactful in enhancing their awareness of the complexities surrounding companion animal welfare.</p>","PeriodicalId":17575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary medical education","volume":" ","pages":"e20240157"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143605366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}