Exploring Social Determinants of Health in Veterinary Technology: A Workshop Approach to Enhancing Companion Animal Welfare and Student Awareness.

• Tác giả: Susan Hazel, Tobi Learey, Michelle McArthur, Sonya McDowall, Tonya Stokes
• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• Thông tin xuất bản: Canada : Journal of veterinary medical education , 2025
• Bộ sưu tập: NCBI
• ID: 699387

Tóm tắt

Incorporating social determinants of health (SDH) into veterinary education is essential for preparing students to address companion animal welfare comprehensively. This teaching tip describes a yearly workshop conducted with veterinary technology students to explore how SDH factors influence companion animal guardians, and the clinical decisions made by veterinary professionals. The workshop emphasized key communication skills and addressed student biases. Consideration of creative support options for companion animal care were included, integrating spectrum-of-care conceptualizations. Informal feedback revealed many students found the workshop impactful in enhancing their awareness of the complexities surrounding companion animal welfare.