An Interprofessional Approach to Veterinary Nutrition

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An Interprofessional Approach to Veterinary Nutrition
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Dedication
Contents
Foreword by Dr Cecilia Villaverde Haro
Foreword by Professor Stephen May
	References
Preface
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction
	Abstract
	References
2 Interprofessional working in veterinary practice
	Abstract
	What is a veterinary healthcare team?
	The development of the veterinary professions
	Benefits of interprofessional teamworking
	Challenges of interprofessional teamworking
	Direction for VHCT interprofessional working
	In summary
	References
3 Optimising pet health and wellbeing through nutrition
	Abstract
	The importance of optimal pet nutrition
	Human–animal interaction
	Feeding as a fundamental part of responsible ownershipand the influence of cognitive bias
	Sources of nutrition information
	Evaluating information quality
	In summary
	References
4 Nutrition as the fifth vital sign
	Abstract
	Nutritional assessment
	The Global Nutrition Toolkit
	Barriers to implementation
	Incorporating nutritional awareness, assessment and support into clinical practice
	Making a dietary assessment
		Factors contributing to the successful implementation of nutrition assessment and support
	In summary
	References
5 Developing an interprofessional nutrition programme: It takes a team!
	Abstract
	Hierarchy
	Temporal and spatial nature of work
	Formal interprofessional infrastructure for communication
	Perspectives and motivation
	In summary
	References
6 Developing an interprofessional nutrition programme: Trust, values and ethics
	Abstract
	The importance of trust, values and ethics
	Trust
	Values
		Explaining the value of proactive care
		The influence of value proposition in making dietary decisions
	Ethics
	In summary
	References
7 Developing an interprofessional nutrition programme: Communication
	Abstract
	Interprofessional communication
		Communication errors
		Speak up or salute and stay mute?
		Learning from mistakes
	Communication between the VHCT and clients
		Models of communication
		Enhancing communication
		Feeding nutrition into conversations
		Communicating a nutritional recommendation
		Discussing controversial topics
		The challenges of nutrition conversations
	In summary
	References
8 Developing an interprofessional nutrition programme: Roles and responsibilities
	Abstract
	Ensuring a team approach to integrated nutritional care
	Embracing professional roles to optimise nutritional assessment, recommendations and intake
	A VN-led nutrition service
	In summary
	References
9 Applying theory to practice
	Abstract
	Scenario 1: An African grey parrot with hypocalcaemia
		The scenario
		Communication
			Between the VN and the caretaker
			Between the VN and the veterinarian
			Between the VN and the veterinary healthcare team
		Trust and value
		Professional roles and responsibilities
		Reflection and evaluation
		Suggestions for future practice
	Scenario 2: A horse admitted as a medical colic
		The scenario
		Communication
		Trust and value
		Professional roles and responsibilities
		Reflection and evaluation
		Suggestions for future practice
	Scenario 3: A guinea pig with malocclusion
		The scenario
		Communication
		Trust and value
		Professional roles and responsibilities
		Reflection and evaluation
	Scenario 4: Feline obesity
		The scenario
		Communication
		Trust and value
		Professional roles and responsibilities
		Reflection and evaluation
		Suggestions for future practice
	Scenario 5: A puppy with metabolic bone disease
		The scenario
		Communication
		Trust and value
		Professional roles and responsibilities
		Reflection and evaluation
		Suggestions for future practice
	Scenario 6: A cat hospitalised following a road traffic collision
		The scenario
		Communication
		Trust and value
		Professional roles and responsibilities
			Veterinarian
			VNs
			Patient care assistants and student veterinarian
		Reflection and evaluation
		Suggestions for future practice
	In summary
	References
10 Interprofessional learning and education
	Abstract
	In summary
	References
11 Conclusion
	Abstract
	Reference
Index
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