Hospice and palliative care for companion animals : principles and practice /: principles and practice. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Amir Shanan, Jessica Pierce, Tamara Shearer.
• Editors: Shanan, Amir; Pierce, Jessica, 1965-; Shearer, Tamara S
• Contents: List of Contributors Acknowledgments Part I. Core Concepts Introduction / Jessica Pierce Evolution of the Relationship Between Humans and Their Companion Animals New Scientific Knowledge About Animal Emotion and Cognition Veterinary End-of-Life Care: Are We Keeping Up with New Science? 2 What is “Animal Hospice and Palliative Care”? / Tami Shearer and Amir Shanan History of Animal Hospice Animal Hospice and Human Hospice 3 The Interdisciplinary Team / Tammy Wynn and Amir Shanan Interdisciplinary Teams (IDT) in Human Hospice and Palliative Care The IDT in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Operating a Successful IDT Common Mission and Vision Team Members, Their Roles and Responsibilities Effective Communication and Collaboration 4 Quality of Life (QOL) Assessments / Jessica Pierce and Amir Shanan What are QOL Assessments and Why are They Important? QOL and Patient-Centered Care Physical Discomfort, Emotional Distress, Pain and Suffering A Variety of Approaches to QOL McMillan’s Affect Balance Model QOL Assessment Tools 5 Recognizing Distress / Emma Griggs, Suzanne Hetts and Amir Shanan Stress, Distress, Emotions and Suffering Behavioral Needs of Dogs and Cats Are Humans Adept at Recognizing Emotional States in Animals? Body Language of Fear, Anxiety and Pain Changes in Behavioral Patterns as Indicators of Pain and Distress Distress and End of Life Decisions 6 Balancing Efficacy of Treatment Against Burdens of Care / Kris August Establishing the Goals of Care Assessing Treatment Efficacy Burdens of Diagnostics and Treatment Diagnostic Procedures Adverse Events and Consequences Assessing the Burdens of Caregiving 7 Ethical Decision-making / Jessica Pierce and Amir Shanan A Method for Moral Decision-Making Clinical Considerations Patient Consideration Human Factors Influencing Moral Decision-making Providing Adequate Information Guiding Client Decision-making Societal Ethics and the Role of Cultural Values Ethical Business Practices Moral Stress, Decisional Regret, and Mental Health Finding the Path of Least Regrets 8 Supporting Relationships: Providers’ Non-Medical Roles / Amir Shanan and Laurel Lagoni Bond-centered Client Care: Helping More Than Just Animals Supporting, Educating, Facilitating and Guiding to Resources Setting Boundaries When Providing Support 9 Management and Administration -- Business Models / Kathy Cooney Guidelines for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Practice Service Delivery Models Model 1: Hospice in the Veterinary Hospital Setting Model 2: Hospice with Specialized Mobile Veterinarians Model 3: Animal Hospice Case Managers Model 4: Animal Hospice Sanctuaries/Rescues Practicalities of Starting an Animal Hospice Service Telehealth as a Bridging Component for All Models Part II. Patient Care 10 Cancers in Dogs and Cats / Betsy Hershey and Alice Villalobos Approach to End-of-Life Cancer Patients Tumors of the Skin and Soft Tissues Canine Lymphoma Head and Neck Cancer Cancer of the Skeletal System Abdominal Tumors Chest cavity Tumors Palliative Cancer Medicine Advances in Non-Invasive Technology for Diagnosis of Cancer 11 Integrative Therapies for the Palliative Care of the Veterinary Cancer Patient / Betsy Hershey Nutrition and Food Therapy Herbs and Supplements Acupuncture Manual Massage Therapies Energy Therapy Ozone Therapy Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Cannabis and CBD oil Essential Oils Homeopathy and Homotoxicology Chiropractic Photobiomodulation Therapy 12 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) / Shea Cox and Christie Cornelius Clinical Manifestations Management of Factors that Accelerate CKD Progression Symptomatic, Supportive and Palliative Therapies 13 Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) / Shea Cox and Christie Cornelius Clinical Manifestations Palliative Management 14 Respiratory Distress / Cheryl Braswell Airway Collapse Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome Airway Inflammation Pneumonia Palliating the Suffering of Dyspnea 15 Gastrointestinal Conditions / Shea Cox and Christie Cornelius Inflammatory Bowel Disease Pancreatitis Cholangitis/Cholangiohepatitis Syndrome 16 Musculoskeletal Disorders / Tami Shearer Osteoarthritis Cranial Cruciate Ligament Pathology Strains, Sprains and Myofascial Pain Coxofemoral Luxation Fractures 17 Nervous System Disease / Tami Shearer Intervertebral Disc Disease Cervical Spondylomyelopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Vestibular Disorders Laryngeal Paralysis/Geriatric Onset Polyneuropathy Degenerative Myelopathy Disorders of Micturition 18 Cognitive Dysfunction / Tami Shearer Clinical Manifestations Management 19 Pharmacology Interventions for Symptom Management / Shea Cox Pain Anxiety Dysphoria Weakness and Fatigue Respiratory Symptoms Nausea and Vomiting Anorexia and Cachexia Dehydration Constipation Oral Health and Dry Mouth 20 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / Tami Shearer Considerations for Physical Medicine Assistive Devices The Role of Acupuncture Innovative and Non-Invasive Techniques LASER and Other Therapeutic Modalities Manual Therapies and Therapeutic Exercises 21 Integrative Medicine in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care / Kris August Going Mainstream: Complementary and Integrative Medicine Terminology Safety and Adverse Reactions Healing Philosophies Nutritional Supplements Herbal Medicine and Essential Oils Reliable Choices and Client Education 22 Nursing Care for Seriously Ill Animals - Art and Techniques / MaryEllen Goldberg and Shea Cox Nurses’ Medical Roles Assessment for Pain and Other Signs of Discomfort Delivery of Care: Nursing Care Considerations Nursing Care for Recumbent Patients Nurses as Advocates and Educators Death and Dying 23 Comfort Care During Active Dying / Gail Pope and Amir Shanan Natural Death and Euthanasia Goals of Caring for the Dying Patient Changes During Early and Late Stages of Active Dying At the Time of Death Managing Clinical Signs During Active Dying Administration of Medications, Fluids and Food 24 Euthanasia in Animal End-of-Life Care / Kathy Cooney Decision-Making for the Animal Hospice Patient Advance Preparation and Education of the Professional Team Advance Preparation and Education of Caregivers and Family Euthanasia Setting: Desirable Environment of Care Euthanasia Techniques and Criteria Variability and Unpredictability &
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Chichester : Wiley Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 636.0896029; Pet medicine; Hospice care
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119808800
• Related ISBNs: 9781119808787
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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