An Interprofessional Approach to Veterinary Nutrition

A Guide to Interprofessional Nutrition in Veterinary Care

This book provides evidence-based theory in an accessible and practical way to help veterinary healthcare teams implement interprofessional approaches to nutritional care and support. The book highlights that effective interprofessional communication and collaboration is considered a key factor in the successful implementation of nutritional assessment.

Key Features

• Interprofessional Approach: It emphasizes that the interface between veterinarians, veterinary nurses or technicians, and paraprofessional team members is crucial and influences patient care, medical errors, and client satisfaction.
• Challenges and Solutions: The book helps you overcome challenges such as interprofessional prejudice, misunderstanding of motivations, and a lack of recognition, respect, empowerment, or trust.
• Nutrition as a Fifth Vital Assessment: Nutrition is presented as one of the most important considerations in the maintenance of health, playing a critical role in disease management, patient recovery, and hospital outcome.
• Client and Patient Benefits: The book promotes a positive team environment founded on respect, trust, and mutual support, which helps provide the best outcome for both pets and their owners.
• Evidence-Based: It provides evidence-based theory in an accessible and practical way to help veterinary healthcare teams implement interprofessional approaches to nutritional care and support.
• Practice Success: The book is designed to help you generate revenue and ensure the success of your veterinary practice.