Veterinary Student Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perspectives on Differing Viewpoints Regarding Pain Management After a Role-Play Case Study on Piglet Castration.

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Τίτλος:	Veterinary Student Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perspectives on Differing Viewpoints Regarding Pain Management After a Role-Play Case Study on Piglet Castration.
Συγγραφείς:	Proudfoot KL; Health Management, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada., Améndola L; Health Management, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada., Pairis-Garcia M; Population Health and Pathobiology, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States., Hernandez MH; Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada., Ventura BA; Life Sciences, University of Lincoln - Brayford Campus, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland., Millman ST; Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, United States.
Πηγή:	Journal of veterinary medical education [J Vet Med Educ] 2026 Oct; Vol. 53 (5), pp. 656-668. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Jun 17.
Τύπος έκδοσης:	Journal Article
Γλώσσα:	English
Στοιχεία περιοδικού:	Publisher: University of Toronto Press Country of Publication: Canada NLM ID: 7610519 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0748-321X (Print) Linking ISSN: 0748321X NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Vet Med Educ Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):	Publication: Toronto : University of Toronto Press Original Publication: Knoxville, Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee
Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH):	Pain Management/veterinary , Orchiectomy/veterinary , Students, Medical/psychology , Education, Veterinary , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*, Animals ; Male ; Humans ; Swine ; Animal Welfare ; Role Playing ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Curriculum
Περίληψη:	Case studies can be valuable tools in veterinary curricula to help students develop critical thinking skills. Little research has investigated how cases can affect student attitudes on complex animal welfare issues. The objectives were to determine if a role-play case on piglet castration would affect veterinary students' (a) ability and confidence in recalling scientific concepts regarding identification and management of pain in animals; (b) attitudes toward pigs, animal pain, and pain management; and (c) self-reflection on different viewpoints on pain and pain management in animals. First-year veterinary students enrolled in a core animal welfare course participated in a 4-week piglet castration case that included group assignments and role-playing. Students completed pre- and post-case quizzes and surveys (n = 128), as well as a written reflection after the case (n = 133). The effects of the case were assessed using quantitative (paired t-tests and Cochran's Q tests for quiz and survey responses) and qualitative (thematic analysis of written reflections) analyses. Students scored 8.6% higher on their post-case quiz and had slightly more positive attitudes toward pigs and the practicality of providing pain management for pigs after the case. Qualitative analysis of the written reflections revealed four main themes, including student preconceptions about pain in animals, flexibility or resistance to change their views on pain management, challenges associated with navigating different perspectives, and key takeaways from the case. Results indicate that role-play cases may help veterinary students learn about, and reflect on, complex animal welfare issues such as pain management.
Contributed Indexing:	Keywords: analgesia; curricula; curriculum; education; pain management; swine; teaching; veterinary education
Entry Date(s):	Date Created: 20250623 Date Completed: 20261019 Latest Revision: 20261019
Update Code:	20261020
DOI:	10.3138/jvme-2024-0161
PMID:	40549547
Βάση Δεδομένων:	MEDLINE

Περιγραφή
ISSN:	0748-321X
DOI:	10.3138/jvme-2024-0161