D Mendez1, J Judd, R Speare. 1. School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences, Discipline of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, 4810, Queensland, Australia. Diana.Mendez@jcu.edu.au
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify the perceived barriers to Hendra virus (HeV) management by private equine veterinarians in Queensland. DESIGN: An exploratory qualitative study of private equine veterinarians registered and working in coastal Queensland. METHODS: A questionnaire that included eight open-ended questions about the management of HeV was used in face-to-face in-depth interviews with 21 veterinary personnel working in equine or mixed private practice between Far North and South-East Queensland in 2009-10. The qualitative data was entered and analysed thematically using QSR's International's Nvivo 9 qualitative data analysis software. RESULTS: This study revealed key issues associated with HeV testing: (1) inadequate knowledge of testing procedures and laboratory diagnostic pathways; (2) difficulty in accessing laboratory services; (3) responsibility for cost of collection and transport of specimen; and (4) the role of government. Participants perceived these issues as reducing potential HeV case management efficiency. CONCLUSION: Although HeV management plans have been modified in part since 2009-10, this study highlights the importance of considering the perspectives of private veterinary practitioners in any biosecurity protocols.
OBJECTIVE: To identify the perceived barriers to Hendra virus (HeV) management by private equine veterinarians in Queensland. DESIGN: An exploratory qualitative study of private equine veterinarians registered and working in coastal Queensland. METHODS: A questionnaire that included eight open-ended questions about the management of HeV was used in face-to-face in-depth interviews with 21 veterinary personnel working in equine or mixed private practice between Far North and South-East Queensland in 2009-10. The qualitative data was entered and analysed thematically using QSR's International's Nvivo 9 qualitative data analysis software. RESULTS: This study revealed key issues associated with HeV testing: (1) inadequate knowledge of testing procedures and laboratory diagnostic pathways; (2) difficulty in accessing laboratory services; (3) responsibility for cost of collection and transport of specimen; and (4) the role of government. Participants perceived these issues as reducing potential HeV case management efficiency. CONCLUSION: Although HeV management plans have been modified in part since 2009-10, this study highlights the importance of considering the perspectives of private veterinary practitioners in any biosecurity protocols.
Authors: Diana H Mendez; Petra Büttner; Jenny Kelly; Madeleine Nowak; Rick Speare Posthumously Journal: BMC Vet Res Date: 2017-02-18 Impact factor: 2.741
Authors: Chris Degeling; Gwendolyn L Gilbert; Edward Annand; Melanie Taylor; Michael G Walsh; Michael P Ward; Andrew Wilson; Jane Johnson Journal: PLoS One Date: 2018-12-31 Impact factor: 3.240