Veterinary medicine under COVID-19: a mixed-methods analysis of student and practitioner experiences in Austria DOI Creative Commons
Elke Humer,

Stefanie Winter,

Thomas Probst

et al.

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Nov. 6, 2024

Background This study aimed to provide a detailed analysis of the pandemic’s impact on veterinary profession and education in Austria. Methods Two online surveys were conducted from November 2022 January 2023, inviting all veterinarians students Austria share their experiences pandemic veterinarian work free text question. Results A total n = 289 272 provided an answer. In summary, 39.8% reported no by pandemic, while others experienced changes workload (19.7%), client behavior (14.9%), implementation safety measures (13.1%), organizational (13.1%). Additional impacts included effects mental health, private life, finances, as well physical health. Changes more frequently mentioned working with pets compared those livestock. student panel, only minority significant (8.1%) but 44.9% reporting due hybrid learning. Key issues impaired learning conditions (34.9%), social distancing (34.6%) leading isolation. Some appreciated increased flexibility reduced commuting (10.7%), health challenges (10.7%). Further related (5.5%), (4.8%) infection (1.1%). Negative distance mainly final phase, whereas first phase positive aspects online/hybrid Conclusion Overall, this highlights COVID-19 professional practice Austria, revealing diverse for relatively lower still notable practicing veterinarians. Future research should monitor these longitudinally explore integration beneficial practices into standard care, such effective digital platforms appointment-based systems.

Language: Английский

Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 Infection among Companion Animals in Households with Confirmed Human COVID-19 Cases DOI Creative Commons
Heather Venkat, Hayley D. Yaglom,

Gavriella Hecht

et al.

Pathogens, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 466 - 466

Published: June 1, 2024

We aimed to characterize SARS-CoV-2 infection in companion animals living households with COVID-19-positive people and understand the dynamics surrounding how these become infected. Public health investigators contacted at least one confirmed, symptomatic person COVID-19 for study recruitment. Blood, nasal, rectal swab specimens were collected from pet dogs cats a questionnaire was completed. Specimens tested by RT-PCR, neutralizing antibodies; genomic sequencing performed on viral-positive samples. A total of 36.4% 110 pets enrolled had evidence SARS-CoV-2. Pets more likely test positive if immunocompromised, than home COVID-19. Among 12 multi-pet where positive, 10 other positive. Whole-genome revealed genomes viral lineages circulating community during time sample collection. Our findings suggest high likelihood transmission multiple when very close interactions humans. Further surveillance studies are needed new variants impact opportunities spillover susceptible species.

Language: Английский

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Veterinary medicine under COVID-19: a mixed-methods analysis of student and practitioner experiences in Austria DOI Creative Commons
Elke Humer,

Stefanie Winter,

Thomas Probst

et al.

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Nov. 6, 2024

Background This study aimed to provide a detailed analysis of the pandemic’s impact on veterinary profession and education in Austria. Methods Two online surveys were conducted from November 2022 January 2023, inviting all veterinarians students Austria share their experiences pandemic veterinarian work free text question. Results A total n = 289 272 provided an answer. In summary, 39.8% reported no by pandemic, while others experienced changes workload (19.7%), client behavior (14.9%), implementation safety measures (13.1%), organizational (13.1%). Additional impacts included effects mental health, private life, finances, as well physical health. Changes more frequently mentioned working with pets compared those livestock. student panel, only minority significant (8.1%) but 44.9% reporting due hybrid learning. Key issues impaired learning conditions (34.9%), social distancing (34.6%) leading isolation. Some appreciated increased flexibility reduced commuting (10.7%), health challenges (10.7%). Further related (5.5%), (4.8%) infection (1.1%). Negative distance mainly final phase, whereas first phase positive aspects online/hybrid Conclusion Overall, this highlights COVID-19 professional practice Austria, revealing diverse for relatively lower still notable practicing veterinarians. Future research should monitor these longitudinally explore integration beneficial practices into standard care, such effective digital platforms appointment-based systems.

Language: Английский

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