Publications by authors named "L Kogan"

Objective: To assess the impact of patient safety events on veterinary professionals and identify factors influencing their responses.

Methods: This was an experimental study, wherein a total of 2,182 veterinary professionals in the US, including veterinarians, technicians, assistants, client service providers, and managers/directors, were given an anonymous online survey utilizing the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool, Brief Resilience Scale, and Team Psychological Safety Scale.

Results: The majority of participants reported having experienced at least 1 patient safety event within the last 12 months.

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Objective: To gain an understanding of the perceptions and experiences of retired veterinarians.

Methods: An invitation to participate in an electronic survey distributed via the Veterinary Information Network data collection portal was sent to veterinary members of the Veterinary Information Network who identified as retired. Data were collected between August 15, 2024, and September 14, 2024.

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Objective: Gain a better understanding of dog owners' knowledge and interest level for 13 preventative healthcare (PHC) topics. Examine the potential predictive value of owners' satisfaction with how their veterinarian communicates about PHC topics and perceived veterinarian-related trust and empathy and frequency of PHC veterinary visits.

Methods: An electronic survey was created in Qualtrics and distributed to dog owners within the US via a link offered in Prolific, an open online marketplace whereby respondents receive small monetary compensation for completing surveys.

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Article Synopsis
  • Ectopic pregnancy (EP) affects about 2% of all pregnancies and can be treated with methotrexate (MTX) or surgery, but the effectiveness of single-dose MTX has been declining.
  • This study analyzed 299 EP patients treated with MTX from 2001 to 2021 to identify factors linked to treatment failure, focusing on smoking.
  • Results showed that higher initial β-hCG levels (>1500 mIU/mL) and smoking significantly increased the likelihood of needing surgical intervention after MTX, suggesting that these factors could hinder the success of single-dose treatment.
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Zoo professionals and volunteers play essential roles in the wellbeing and conservation of a diverse array of animal species. Despite the growing body of literature revealing the psychological impacts of pet loss, there remains a dearth of information describing the experience of animal loss among those who work in zoo settings. This qualitative study explored the personal experiences of zoo animal loss among volunteers ( = 12), animal care and health professionals (ACHPs) ( = 135), and other zoo staff ( = 35) who participated in a larger mixed-method study.

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