Reducing fear and stress in patients might require changing the workplace culture. Once you have the team’s attention and buy-in, your clients will take notice.
Learning to reduce anxiety and stress during hospice or euthanasia will elevate your hospital’s service and care and bring extra comfort to the patient and client.
When a cat or dog shows signs of anxiety or fear, the owner might demonstrate myriad emotions herself — from shame, embarrassment or confusion to nervousness, anxiety or even fear.
Newer philosophies call for avoiding high-pitched baby talk when working with a canine patient and adding a soft, lower frequency music source inside the exam room.