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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary medicine
    • Animal health
    • Quality of life assessment

    Background:

    • Veterinary medicine trends towards life prolongation.
    • Current limitations in measuring animal quality of life.
    • Need for objective health-related quality of life (HRQoL) metrics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss advancements in measuring HRQoL in veterinary medicine.
    • To highlight the importance of HRQoL alongside life extension.
    • To address the lack of robust HRQoL measurement tools.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current methodologies for assessing animal well-being.
    • Discussion of emerging tools for HRQoL evaluation.
    • Analysis of challenges in implementing HRQoL measures.

    Main Results:

    • Significant progress has been made in developing HRQoL assessment tools.
    • The ability to measure changes in HRQoL is improving.
    • Challenges remain in the widespread adoption and validation of these measures.

    Conclusions:

    • Advancements in HRQoL measurement are crucial for modern veterinary practice.
    • Integrating HRQoL assessment safeguards against life prolongation without considering well-being.
    • Further research and standardization are needed to enhance HRQoL measurement in animals.