Clinical Animal Behaviour: Paradigms, Problems and Practice
Both the public and clinicians are interested in the application of scientific knowledge concerning problem animal behaviour and its treatment. However, in order to do this effectively it is essential that individuals have not only scientific literacy but also an appreciation of philosophical concep...
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| description | Both the public and clinicians are interested in the application of scientific knowledge concerning problem animal behaviour and its treatment. However, in order to do this effectively it is essential that individuals have not only scientific literacy but also an appreciation of philosophical concepts underpinning a particular approach and their practical implications on the knowledge generated as a result. This paper highlights several common misunderstandings and biases associated with different scientific perspectives relevant to clinical animal behaviour and their consequences for how we determine what may be a useful treatment for a given patient. In addition to more reflective evaluation of results, there is a need for researchers to report more information of value to clinicians; such as relevant treatment outcomes, effect sizes, population characteristics. Clinicians must also appreciate the limitations of population level study results to a given case. These challenges can however be overcome with the careful critical reflection using the scientific principles and caveats described. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9bffb3bfeede40ccae31ad086cd2aada2023-11-24T07:28:19ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152022-11-011222310310.3390/ani12223103Clinical Animal Behaviour: Paradigms, Problems and PracticeDaniel S. Mills0Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare Group, Department of Life Sciences, University of Lincoln, Lincoln LN6 7DL, UKBoth the public and clinicians are interested in the application of scientific knowledge concerning problem animal behaviour and its treatment. However, in order to do this effectively it is essential that individuals have not only scientific literacy but also an appreciation of philosophical concepts underpinning a particular approach and their practical implications on the knowledge generated as a result. This paper highlights several common misunderstandings and biases associated with different scientific perspectives relevant to clinical animal behaviour and their consequences for how we determine what may be a useful treatment for a given patient. In addition to more reflective evaluation of results, there is a need for researchers to report more information of value to clinicians; such as relevant treatment outcomes, effect sizes, population characteristics. Clinicians must also appreciate the limitations of population level study results to a given case. These challenges can however be overcome with the careful critical reflection using the scientific principles and caveats described.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/22/3103applied behavioral analysisbehaviorismbehavioural medicinecompanion animalsevidence based medicinescientific method |
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| title_short | Clinical Animal Behaviour: Paradigms, Problems and Practice |
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