Publications by authors named "J Benschop"
Molecular methods are currently the most sensitive for detecting in birds. Most laboratories have developed their own molecular assays or adapted published protocols, often making slight modifications to fit their specific study purposes. The sensitivity and specificity of a molecular test depend on the target genes, primer sequences, types of molecular tests, DNA extraction methods, and sampling methods.
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- Campylobacteriosis and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are major global concerns, especially in Africa, which has the highest campylobacteriosis rates and significant AMR prevalence in Campylobacter spp. from humans and animals.
- A study analyzed 178 Campylobacter isolates (81 from human diarrheal patients in Kenya and 97 from poultry in Tanzania) between 2006-2017, using whole-genome sequencing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- The findings revealed high sequence type diversity and noted that multidrug resistance was significantly higher in poultry (40.9%) compared to humans (2.5%), highlighting the need for better antimicrobial management in livestock.
Factors Associated with Medication Noncompliance in Dogs in New Zealand.
Animals (Basel)
September 2024
Client compliance with prescribed medication instructions to treat their pets is a concern. This study describes factors associated with the noncompliance of dog owners with veterinary recommendations for medication, as well as client-reported barriers and aids to administering medications. A cross-sectional survey of dog owners' compliance with veterinary medication recommendations was performed from 9 January 2019 to 18 July 2020.
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- - The study at Erasmus Medical Center examined why less than half of patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) utilize patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs), aiming to identify factors that aid or hinder their adoption.
- - A mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating interviews, focus groups, and questionnaires from various stakeholders including patients, HCPs, and medical students, which led to themes relevant to training, motivation, and reducing burdens related to PROMs.
- - Findings highlighted that while providing digital tools and support is essential for PROM implementation, continuous efforts to engage and educate users are necessary for achieving successful adoption.
One Health recognizes the health of humans, agriculture, wildlife, and the environment are interrelated. The concept has been embraced by international health and environmental authorities such as WHO, WOAH, FAO, and UNEP, but One Health approaches have been more practiced by researchers than national or international authorities. To identify priorities for operationalizing One Health beyond research contexts, we conducted 41 semi-structured interviews with professionals across One Health sectors (public health, environment, agriculture, wildlife) and institutional contexts, who focus on national-scale and international applications.
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