"The gratitude attitude": growing evidence for medical and veterinary professionals. Issue 5 (3rd May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ford, Katie
• Is Part Of: Veterinary nursing. Volume 35:Issue 5(2020)
• Page Start: 130
• Page End: 132
• Publication Date: 2020-05-03
• Subjects: gratitude -- journalling veterinary; Received 12 February 2020 -- Accepted 10 March 2020; Veterinary nursing -- Periodicals; 636.08907305
• DOI: 10.1080/17415349.2020.1742829
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-5349

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Gratitude is a topic of increasing popularity across social media platforms, literature and the press. There is mounting evidence for its positive effects in mental health, physical wellbeing and creativity. Whilst specific studies in medical professionals are mostly limited to the human field thus far, there is wide scope for parallels to be drawn to veterinary practice. This article reviews recent literary findings and considers how gratitude could be implemented in the veterinary profession, both in practice and amongst individuals.