Survey to evaluate horse personnel perception and basic understanding on wound management

Altaf, Mohammad Muzamal (2022) Survey to evaluate horse personnel perception and basic understanding on wound management. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

Text lp FPV 2022 5.pdf Download (1MB)

Abstract

The current situation encountered by the veterinarian at University Veterinary Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Putra Malaysia revealed that most horse personnel, such as owners and horse caretakers try to manage wounds without seeking professional help despite limited knowledge. Wound complications are often seen due to improper wound identification and management resulting in increased treatment costs and prolonged recovery time. At present, there is no information about the perception of horse personnel regarding wound injuries and wound management in Selangor. Thus, an online survey was distributed using convenient sampling to 52 horse personnel in Selangor. Data collected included personnel demographics, experience, equipment available on hand and how they would manage three wound cases (incision wound, exuberant granulation tissue and laceration wound). Overall, the survey revealed that there is a variety of ways wounds were being treated. The study found in most cases; individuals were not able to identify the type of tissues involved. Moreover, over 31 (60%) chose to apply owner first aid only or mentioned it was no urgent to call the vet for a simple wound. It also revealed that 51 (98%) of the participants were unable to identify an exuberate granulation tissue and despite this, 29 (56%) still chose to apply some sort of first aid treatment or indicated its not urgent to call the vet. While nearly 90% of participants mentioned its urgent to call the vet on a laceration wound on the leg, and would apply some sort first aid whilst waiting for the vet to arrive. The study also revealed the heavy use of hydrogen peroxide which is contraindicated and the incorrect concentrations of commonly used reagents. To conclude, horse personnel could not identify granulation tissue and the type of tissue involved in other cases. Despite this, first aid was still applied. This can be the focus on further education for horse personnel, to improve horse treatment options and recoveries for wound injuries.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	13 Mar 2024 02:40
Last Modified:	13 Mar 2024 02:40
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1656

Actions (login required)

View Item