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What outcomes should be measured in feline chronic kidney disease treatment trials? Establishing a core outcome set for research (2021)
Journal Article
Doit, H., Dean, R., Duz, M., Finch, N., & Brennan, M. (2021). What outcomes should be measured in feline chronic kidney disease treatment trials? Establishing a core outcome set for research. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 192, Article 105348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2021.105348

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an important cause of feline morbidity and mortality. There is currently no agreement on which outcomes are most important in CKD treatment trials to assist evidence-based decision making.

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A systematic review of the quality of life assessment tools for cats in the published literature (2021)
Journal Article
Doit, H., Dean, R. S., Duz, M., & Brennan, M. L. (2021). A systematic review of the quality of life assessment tools for cats in the published literature. Veterinary Journal, 272, Article 105658. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2021.105658

Quality of life (QoL) is an important parameter to assess in cats, as it can be pivotal to important decision-making. Research reports that owners of cats with heart disease would trade longevity for QoL, and treatment associated improvement in QoL i... Read More about A systematic review of the quality of life assessment tools for cats in the published literature.