Hydrotherapy for the osteoarthritic dog: why might it help and is there any evidence?

The initial cause of OA can be difficult to determine as there may be a number of factors contributing to the development and progression of the condition. Johnston (1997) summarises the causes of...

Research methodology for veterinary nurses

LoBiondo and Haber (2002) discuss that research is a way to link theory, education and practice, and that theoretical concepts supported by research findings create the foundation for theory-based...

Evidence-based practice in veterinary nursing

Evidence-based medicine came to the forefront of human medicine more than a decade ago and it is now considered an essential part of human health care, with various journals (e.g. Evidence-based...