http://hdl.handle.net/10174/1011 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:53:56 GMT 2026-04-04T02:53:56Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/39602 Title: Development and validation of a chronic pain perception scale for dogs: Structural validity and reliability Authors: Lavrador, Catarina; Batista, Maria T; Graça-Pereira, Gonçalo Abstract: Background: Chronic pain affects 20–37% of dogs, with osteoarthritis as the primary cause. Chronic pain contributes to behavioural problems, negatively affecting both dogs and their caregivers. Early detection is crucial. However, no standardised tool assesses caregivers’ ability to recognise chronic pain. Methods: This cross-sectional study developed the chronic pain perception scale (CPPS), a self-reported questionnaire assessing caregivers’ ability to identify chronic pain in dogs with osteoarthritis. Psychometric properties were examined using exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and composite reliability. Results: The final version of the CPPS consisted of seven items grouped into two factors: motor/sensory expression and emotional expression. An initial CFA in a larger sample showed good fit (root mean square error of approxima- tion [RMSEA]= 0.045, p= 0.569), but concerns about factor structure led to a second CFA in a smaller sample. The final CFA showed good fit (standardised root mean square residual= 0.036, goodness-of-fit index= 0.949, normed fit index= 0.966 and comparative fit index= 0.975), despite RMSEA (0.105, p= 0.002) indicating poor fit. Limitations: The sample lacks diversity as it is composed mostly of women with internet access. Furthermore, as participants were all Portuguese, the tool’s validity may not be generalisable to different languages and cultural contexts. Conclusion: The CPPS is a valid tool for assessing caregivers’ ability to recog- nise chronic pain in dogs with osteoarthritis, supporting both research and clinical practice. It may also help improve veterinarian‒caregiver communication, enabling earlier detection and management of chronic pai Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/39602 2025-10-20T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/37061 Title: Desenvolvimento sustentável e a abordagem "Uma Saúde". Authors: Capela e Silva, Fernando; Simões, Margarida; Vilhena, Manuela Editors: Collares-Pereira, M Abstract: Sumário 1. Perspetiva histórica 1.1 Interface Animal - Homem - Meio ambiente (Uma Saúde) no conceito de Saúde 2. Determinantes em Saúde 2.1 Alterações climáticas, produção de alimentos e saúde 3. Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável e Saúde 4. Operacionalização de Uma Saúde 5. Conclusões 6. Referências Bibliográficas Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/37061 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/37048 Title: Companion Animal Owners’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions Regarding Antibiotic Use in Portugal Authors: Correia Dias, Margarida; Alpizar Jara, Russell; Lavrador, Catarina; Marques, Catia; Broens, Els; Leclerc Duarte, Elsa Leclerc Editors: Rodríguez-Lázaro, David Abstract: While multiple studies have focused on the motivations surrounding antibiotic prescription among veterinarians, little is known about companion animal owners’ knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) regarding the topic. A nationwide survey directed toward Portuguese dog and cat owners was conducted online and at veterinary practices to characterize their KAP regarding antibiotics. After database curation, a total of 423 valid submissions were considered. Although 97.9% of respondents stated that they knew what an antibiotic was, 23.5% and 19.2% answered that they were used to treat viral and fungal infections, respectively. Antimicrobial effectiveness was favored over cost when 87.7% of owners agreed they would prefer to spend more money to identify the appropriate antibiotic. Around 87% of respondents recognized antibiotic resistance as a significant health problem and 74.6% strongly agreed/somewhat agreed that antibiotic use in pets may contribute to resistance development. However, only 25.3% recognized that this could promote resistance dissemination, showing little awareness of the interconnection between human and animal health. Moreover, 55.6% of respondents were neutral when asked whether antibiotics used in veterinary medicine were also important for humans. These findings suggest that communication between veterinarians and pet owners can still be improved to further clarify the impact that antibiotic use has in pets from a One-Health perspective, also enabling antimicrobial stewardship interventions. Fri, 31 May 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/37048 2024-05-31T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/36710 Title: Antimicrobial prophylaxis in companion animal surgery: A scoping review for European Network for Optimization of Antimicrobial Therapy (ENOVAT) guidelines Authors: Sorensen, Tina M; Correia Dias, Margarida; Leclerc Duarte, Elsa; Marques, Catia; Allerton, Fergus; Jessen, Lisa R; Weese, Scott Abstract: Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) is widely used to reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSI), but there is uncertainty as to what the proportion of SSI reduction is. Therefore, it is difficult for surgeons to properly weigh the costs, risks and benefits for individual patients when deciding on the use of SAP, making it challenging to promote antimicrobial stewardship in primary practice settings. The objective of this study was to map the veterinary evidence focused on assessing the effect of SAP on SSI development and in order to identify surgical procedures with some research evidence and possible knowledge gaps. In October 2021 and December 2022, Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Web of Science Core Collection, Embase and MEDLINE were systematically searched. Double blinded screening of records was performed to identify studies in companion animals that reported on the use of SAP and SSI rates. Comparative data were available from 34 out of 39123 records screened including: eight randomised controlled trials (RCT), 23 cohort studies (seven prospective and 16 retrospective) and three retrospective case series representing 12476 dogs and cats in total. Extracted data described peri- or post-operative SAP in nine, and 25 studies, respectively. In the eight RCTs evaluating SAP in companion animals, surgical procedure coverage was skewed towards orthopaedic stifle surgeries in referral settings and there was large variation in SAP protocols, SSI definitions and follow-up periods. More standardized data collection and agreement of SSI definitions is needed to build stronger evidence for optimized patient care. Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/36710 2024-03-31T23:00:00Z