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Priorities for Research into the Impact of Canine Surgical Sterilisation Programmes for Free-Roaming Dogs: An International Priority Setting Partnership

Collinson, Abi; Brennan, Marnie L.; Dean, Rachel S.; Stavisky, Jenny

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Authors

Abi Collinson

Rachel S. Dean

Jenny Stavisky



Abstract

Surgical sterilisation is a core activity of free-roaming dog population management (DPM) programmes globally. However, there is limited published evidence on its impact at the population level. To support evidence-based decision making in this field, it is important that research conducted is relevant to those involved in working with free-roaming dogs and implementing such programmes. The aim of this study was to adapt the James Lind Alliance (JLA) user involvement approach to systematically identify the top 10 research priorities regarding the impact of canine sterilisation. International stakeholders with experience working in DPM were asked in an online survey what unanswered questions they had regarding the impact of sterilisation programmes. Thematic analysis of survey responses was used to develop a long list of collated indicative research questions (CIRQs). A literature review was performed to identify questions that were ‘true uncertainties’ (had not been answered by evidence review). These questions were reduced to a shortlist via an online interim prioritisation survey, and a Delphi consensus process determined the top 10 priorities. The top 10 questions related to dog population size and turnover, dog bite incidents, rabies control, implementation in the field and human behaviour change. These priorities were identified and shaped by people with direct experience of canine surgical sterilisation programmes, and as such are an essential resource for directing future funding and research. Addressing these priorities will generate evidence that is directly applicable to policy makers and practitioners who make decisions regarding the management of free-roaming dogs (FRDs) worldwide.

Citation

Collinson, A., Brennan, M. L., Dean, R. S., & Stavisky, J. (2021). Priorities for Research into the Impact of Canine Surgical Sterilisation Programmes for Free-Roaming Dogs: An International Priority Setting Partnership. Animals, 11(8), Article 2250. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11082250

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 26, 2021
Online Publication Date Jul 30, 2021
Publication Date Aug 1, 2021
Deposit Date Sep 24, 2021
Publicly Available Date Sep 24, 2021
Journal Animals
Electronic ISSN 2076-2615
Publisher MDPI
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 11
Issue 8
Article Number 2250
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11082250
Keywords General Veterinary; Animal Science and Zoology
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/6298436
Publisher URL https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/8/2250

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