Home Care Plans

Question 1

Concordance

Answer 1

Shared decision making

Question 2

Compliance

Answer 2

Adheres to agreed course of action

Question 3

Factors affecting client compliance

Answer 3

Patient characteristics 
Treatment regime 
Disease nature
Client characteristics 
Relationship with veterinary team
Client expectations 
Economic situation

Question 4

Role in improving client compliance

Answer 4

Advice; verbal or written
Observation and recording of clinical signs 
Administration of medication
Performing physiotherapy
Adaptations of home environment 
Changes to daily routine

Question 5

Team role in improving compliance

Answer 5

Providing opportunities for follow up appointments with VS/VN
Frequency of follow-up appointments withVS/VN
Points of contact; named VS/VN
Setting achievable goals