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The impact of pet care challenges on medical decision making and healthcare utilization among hospitalized pet owners: a prospective study

2026-01-18 health systems and quality improvement Title + abstract only
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BackgroundLittle is known about the scope of challenges faced by hospitalized pet owners and their impact on medical decision-making and utilization of health services. ObjectivesTo assess challenges associated with pet care (PC) among hospitalized pet owners and characterize associations between reported challenges, patient characteristics, and adherence to treatment. MethodsPet owners in inpatient or ED settings were surveyed about PC challenges experienced during current and prior hospitali...

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