Observational studyJournal of veterinary internal medicine2020
Early caregiver burden in owners of pets with suspected cancer: Owner psychosocial outcomes, communication behavior, and treatment factors.
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- Caregiver burden in owners of dogs with chronic enteropathies-a survey-based assessment.Journal of veterinary internal medicine · 2026Article
- Moving through pets' end of life: South Korean pet owners' experiences and implications for veterinary practices.BMC veterinary research · 2026Article
- Caregiver burden and psychosocial outcomes in owners of dogs with chronic paresis and paralysis compared with owners of healthy dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Caregiver burden in owners of dogs and cats undergoing anticancer therapy in a referral hospital in Hong Kong.The Journal of small animal practice · 2026Article
- Caregivers' perspectives on feline chronic kidney disease in Portugal: a questionnaire-based study.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2025Article
- Exploration of Client Experiences of Veterinary Care for Companion Animals (Dogs and Cats) and the Impact of Trauma-Informed Care on Client Outcomes.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Pet caregiver burden in South Korea: key influences and the implications for veterinarians.BMC veterinary research · 2025Article
- Using social media listening to identify the real-world challenges faced by dog owners globally when administering oral medications.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Possible relationship between long-term post neutering complications in dogs and caregiver burden in the owners.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Review
- Caregiver Burden in Small Animal Clinics: A Comparative Analysis of Dermatological and Oncological Cases.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Practical Principles of Palliative Care in Veterinary Oncology: Alleviating the Suffering of the Animal, Owner, and Veterinarian.Veterinary medicine international · 2024Review
- Chronic enteropathy in dogs affects the quality of life in both dogs and their owners-are veterinarians proficient in handling the caregiver burden?Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Caregiver burden in cat owners: a cross-sectional observational study.Journal of feline medicine and surgery · 2023Observational
- Evaluation of proton pump inhibitor administration in hospitalized dogs in a tertiary referral hospital.Journal of veterinary internal medicine · 2022Article
- Impacts of COVID-19 on Owner's Veterinary Healthcare Seeking Behavior for Dogs With Chronic Conditions: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study With a Convenience Sample.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022Article
- Human-Animal Interaction and Perinatal Mental Health: A Narrative Review of Selected Literature and Call for Research.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- Horizons in Veterinary Precision Oncology: Fundamentals of Cancer Genomics and Applications of Liquid Biopsy for the Detection, Characterization, and Management of Cancer in Dogs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2021Review
- Early caregiver burden in owners of pets with suspected cancer: Owner psychosocial outcomes, communication behavior, and treatment factors.Journal of veterinary internal medicine · 2020Observational
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundOwners of companion animals with serious illnesses are likely to experience "caregiver burden." This topic has not been fully evaluated in veterinary oncology.
objectivesTo examine owners of a dog or cat with suspected cancer for relationships between early caregiver burden and (a) psychosocial factors: depression, stress, and quality of life; (b) owner communication behavior; and (c) specific pet treatment plan factors. ANIMALS: None.
methodsThis cross-sectional, observational study recruited 164 owners of a cat or dog presenting for evaluation by a veterinary oncology service at a single referral institution. Measures of caregiver burden, psychosocial function, treatment plan elements, and demographics were collected online via owner self-report. Medical records were reviewed to identify factors including diagnosis, medications, treatment schedules, and owner communications.
resultsCaregiver burden correlated with higher stress (r CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Findings suggest caregiver burden is similar in owners of pets with cancer and owners of pets with other diseases. Caregiver burden is present in the earliest stages of disease. Major correlates of burden including life-disruptive treatments and schedules provide key areas for potential intervention by veterinary teams.
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