An Interprofessional Approach to Veterinary Nutrition
By Rachel Lumbis and Tierney Kinnison
An Interprofessional Approach to Veterinary Nutrition PDF. In veterinary practice, the interface between veterinarians, veterinary nurses or technicians, and paraprofessional team members is crucial. It influences patient care, incidence of medical errors, client satisfaction, success of the veterinary practice and revenue generation. Ensuring a coherent approach to the maintenance of animal health and wellbeing is of paramount importance, yet challenges such as interprofessional prejudice, misunderstanding of motivations, and a lack of recognition, respect, empowerment or trust, can prevent best practice. Effective interprofessional communication and collaboration is considered a key factor in the successful implementation of nutritional assessment, and a positive team environment founded on respect, trust and mutual support helps overcome challenges and provide the best outcome for both pets and their owners. This book provides evidence-based theory in an accessible and practical way to help veterinary healthcare teams implement interprofessional approaches to nutritional care and support.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Interprofessional working in veterinary practice
Optimising pet health and wellbeing through nutrition
Nutrition as the fifth vital sign
Developing an interprofessional nutrition programme: It takes a team!
Developing an interprofessional nutrition programme: Trust, values and ethics
Developing an interprofessional nutrition programme: Communication
Developing an interprofessional nutrition programme: Roles and responsibilities
