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Debbie L Stoewen1, Jason B Coe1, Clare MacMartin2
1Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
|June 25, 2019
Summary
Veterinary clients facing canine cancer experience significant uncertainty. Managing this uncertainty through information and support is key to adapting to their dog's life-limiting illness.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Psychology
- Oncology
Background:
- Uncertainty is a central psychological aspect of illness.
- Effective coping strategies are essential for adaptation during serious illness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the expectations of veterinary clients seeking oncology care for dogs with life-limiting cancer.
- To understand how uncertainty influences client experiences and expectations in veterinary oncology.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 43 dog owners through 30 in-person interviews.
- Thematic and content analysis of interview transcripts.
- Data collected from April to October 2009 at a tertiary referral center.
Main Results:
- Uncertainty emerged as a central theme in clients' experiences with canine cancer.
- Cancer diagnosis and treatment created a world of uncertainty, impacting client thoughts, feelings, and expectations.
- Clients utilized coping strategies to manage uncertainty and adapt to their dog's condition.
Conclusions:
- Managing uncertainty is crucial for the psychological well-being and adaptation of owners of dogs with cancer.
- Client expectations of veterinary oncology services include information, ongoing relationships, 24-h access, and timely care.
- Healthcare providers can facilitate uncertainty management to improve client welfare and adaptation.
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