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[Decision making in veterinary practice].

P Haimerl1, S Arlt, W Heuwieser

  • 1Prof. Dr. W. Heuwieser, Tierklinik für Fortpflanzung, Fachbereich Veterinärmedizin, Freie Universität Berlin, Königsweg 65, 14163 Berlin,

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Veterinary practitioners struggle to critically evaluate scientific evidence, impacting evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) adoption. Enhanced training in EBVM is crucial for informed clinical decision-making.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Scientific Literacy
  • Continuing Education

Context:

  • Veterinary practitioners require up-to-date scientific information for effective case management.
  • Continuing education is mandatory for German veterinarians (20-40 hours annually).
  • Assessing and applying evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) is essential in daily practice.

Purpose:

  • To assess the current use and understanding of EBVM among veterinary practitioners in Germany.
  • To survey veterinarians regarding their continuing education and skills in accessing and evaluating scientific literature.

Summary:

  • A survey of 293 veterinarians revealed that while most can comprehend English scientific content and find literature, only about half feel proficient in evaluating its quality.
  • Practitioners often rely on colleagues or employers for information, rating these sources highly.
  • Regularly reading veterinary journals, especially in English, is not a common practice for a significant portion of respondents.

Impact:

  • Findings indicate a significant gap in practitioners' ability to critically appraise scientific evidence.
  • There is a strong need for integrating EBVM training into both veterinary and postgraduate curricula.
  • Improved critical appraisal skills will support evidence-based decision-making, leading to better clinical outcomes.