Novel use of FaceTime video calling in a deployed setting to assist with the care of a military working dog

Donham, Benjamin; Wickett, Megan Lee

doi:10.1503/cjs.015118

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“…The paper with the strongest design was by Bishop et al (2018) which involved a randomised clinical trial comparing levels of client satisfaction using teleconsultation versus that of a routine in-person postoperative consultation. The case report by Donham & Wickett (2018) showed how teleconsultation can be useful in a very remote location where veterinary care is not available, although it does not directly answer the PICO question.From all the papers, there is a consensus that teleconsultation can provide a similar level of satisfaction when compared to in-person consultations. However, most studies performed looked at very specific situations or demographics and hence the applicability of teleconsultations in other scenarios would be difficult, if not impossible, to assess.…”

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“…al., 2019; 2021), nutrition (Bishop et al, 2021), emergency medicine and triage (Magalhães-Sant'Ana et al, 2020; Donham & Wickett, 2018; and Dubin et al, 2021), behavioural medicine (Magalhães-Sant'Ana et al, 2020), and dermatology(Dubin et al, 2021). However, more studies specifically looking at satisfaction are required to substantiate these claims further.There is one more paper(Donham & Wickett, 2018) that supported the positive outlook of veterinary teleconsultation, despite not directly assessing satisfaction levels. Donham & Wickett (2018) produced a case report that demonstrated the benefits of teleconsultation in remote locations where veterinary care is not available, showing that it can be vital in emergency cases.…”

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An assessment of client and clinician satisfaction in veterinary teleconsultation compared to in-person consultations

Soenardi

Bembinov

2022

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PICO question Compared to in-person veterinary consultations, does teleconsultation lead to similar levels of client and clinician satisfaction? Clinical bottom line Category of research question Qualitative assessment The number and type of study designs reviewed Eight studies were critically appraised. There were six cross-sectional studies, one randomised controlled clinical trial, and one case report Strength of evidence Weak Outcomes reported All eight studies provided weak evidence of similar levels of clinician and / or client satisfaction Conclusion Teleconsultation can lead to similar levels of client and clinician satisfaction when compared to in-person consultations. However, the evidence is weak due to the subjectivity and varied methods of measuring satisfaction. Furthermore, the current applicability of veterinary teleconsultation is still very limited to certain select scenarios in which it is appropriate (e.g., emergency, triage, remote locations, non-complicated routine postoperative checks, nutrition and behavioural consults) How to apply this evidence in practice The application of evidence into practice should take into account multiple factors, not limited to: individual clinical expertise, patient’s circumstances and owners’ values, country, location or clinic where you work, the individual case in front of you, the availability of therapies and resources. Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.

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An assessment of client and clinician satisfaction in veterinary teleconsultation compared to in-person consultations

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Bembinov

2022

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“…A telemedicine system is made up of a computer, imaging software, text software, communication software, a modem or Ethernet card, and one or more X-ray image capture equipment to digitize images ( Papageorges and Hebert, 2001b ). When specialist treatment is not immediately available and the transmission of visual information would be advantageous, facetime video calling was also employed successfully ( Donham and Wickett, 2018 ). For the majority of the active clientele, telemedicine services can be implemented.…”

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Veterinary telemedicine: A new era for animal welfare

Hassan,

Abdulkarim,

Seida

2024

Open Vet J

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Telehealth is a rapidly developing field of veterinary medicine, particularly during and after the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The world and animal owners' expectations are changing to the point where veterinary practice will need to adapt due to information technology advancements. This narrative review describes the status, benefits, technology basics, applications, limitations and legal aspects of veterinary telemedicine over the globe. Veterinary telemedicine is a service alongside other veterinary services that meets client needs, delivers quality medicine and improves animal welfare. The most frequently utilized veterinary telemedicine applications include; teleradiology, telesonography, teledentistry, telecardiology, telerehabilitation, anesthesia teleconsultation, telehospice and telepalliative care, telecytology, tele-endoscpy, teledermatology, tele-ophthalmology, tele-behavior therapy as well as veterinary education and training. Veterinary telemedicine has a bright near future and will impact veterinary medicine and animal welfare due to its numerous advantages. These advantages include; its low cost, availability, involvement in veterinary health care, online payment, and effectiveness in many clinical situations like follow-up after an in-person examination, inspection of surgical sites or mobility. Nevertheless, veterinary telemedicine should receive more attention by veterinary professional regulatory bodies in all countries. Moreover, it is necessary to conduct more studies to evaluate how telehealth is beginning to improve veterinary care, particularly for underserved regions.

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The Veterinary Treatment Facility as a Readiness Platform for Veterinary Corps Officers

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Introduction U.S. Army Veterinary Corps provides highly skilled and adaptive veterinary professionals to protect and improve the health of people and animals while enhancing readiness throughout the DOD. Army veterinarians must be trained and credentialed for critical tasks within the animal health and food protection missions across all components. The Veterinary Metrics Division in the U.S. Army Public Health Center’s Veterinary Services and Public Health Sanitation Directorate is responsible for tracking readiness metrics of Army veterinarians and maintains a robust online Readiness Metrics Platform. Readiness targets were developed based on trends in readiness platform data, input of senior veterinary subject matter experts, and feedback from the field. To date, no data have been published describing the cases presented to DOD-owned Veterinary Treatment Facilities (VTFs). Without capturing and codifying the types of cases that present to the VTF and comparing to cases typically encountered during deployments, it is difficult to determine whether the VTF serves as an adequate readiness platform. In this study, we compare a representative random sample of non-wellness VTF patient encounters in garrison to cases reported from two different combat zones to determine if the VTF is a suitable clinical readiness platform. Materials and Methods Multiple data sources, including pre-existing published data and new data extracted from multiple sources, were used. The Iraq 2009-2010 dataset includes data collected from a Medical Detachment, Veterinary Service Support (MDVSS) deployed to Iraq from January 5, 2009 through August 23, 2010. The Iraq 2003-2007 dataset originated from a retrospective cross-sectional survey that included database and medical record abstraction. The Afghanistan 2014-2015 dataset includes data collected from the MDVSS deployed to Afghanistan from June 2014 to March 2015. Working dog veterinary encounter data were manually extracted from monthly and daily clinical reports. Data for the Garrison 2016-2018 dataset were extracted from the Remote Online Veterinary Record. A random representative sample of government-owned animal (GOA) and privately owned animal (POA) encounters seen across all DOD-owned VTFs from June 2016 to May 2018 were selected. Results We found that animals present to the VTF for a wide variety of illnesses. Overall, the top 10 encounter categories (90.3%) align with 84.2%, 92.4%, and 85.9% of all the encounter types seen in the three combat zone datasets. Comparing these datasets identifies potential gaps in readiness training relying solely on the VTF, especially in the areas of traumatic and combat-related injuries. Conclusions Ultimately, the success of the DOD Veterinary Services Animal Health mission depends on both the competence and confidence of the individual Army veterinarian. As the MHS transitions and DOD Veterinary Services continues to transform emphasizing readiness through a public health and prevention-based Army medicine approach, Army veterinarians must strike a delicate balance to continue to provide comprehensive health care to GOAs and POAs in the VTFs. Leaders at all levels must recognize the roles VTFs play in overall public health readiness and disease prevention through the proper appropriation and allocation of resources while fostering the development, confidence, and competence of Army veterinarians training within these readiness platforms.

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Novel use of FaceTime video calling in a deployed setting to assist with the care of a military working dog

Cited by 4 publications

References 5 publications

An assessment of client and clinician satisfaction in veterinary teleconsultation compared to in-person consultations

An assessment of client and clinician satisfaction in veterinary teleconsultation compared to in-person consultations

Veterinary telemedicine: A new era for animal welfare

The Veterinary Treatment Facility as a Readiness Platform for Veterinary Corps Officers

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