Name | Median (IQR) | |
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High agreement | ||
S14a | It would be difficult for me to euthanize an animal against my conviction. | 9 (9;9) |
S17a | Treating the owners in an understanding way is a central part of euthanasia. | 9 (9;9) |
S16 | Treating the dead animal in a respectful way is an important part of euthanasia. | 9 (8;9) |
S11a | Effective analgesia makes it easier for me to deal with the animal’s suffering. | 9 (8;9) |
S10 | It is easier for me to deal with euthanasia if the procedure is carried out according to the best technical standards. | 9 (8;9) |
S1 | It is easier for me to deal with the animal’s suffering if I know that I have done my best for its well-being. | 9 (7;9) |
S26a | I see reflected euthanasia as a central part of my practice as a vet. | 9 (7;9) |
S5a | Knowing that all veterinary medical, social and economic options have been considered makes it easier for me to deal with euthanasia. | 9 (7;9) |
S3 | It is easier for me to deal with euthanasia if the owner has been well informed. | 9 (7;9) |
Moderate Agreement | ||
S21 | It is easier for me to deal with euthanasia if I know that I have done my best for the animal’s well-being. | 8 (7;9) |
S12 | It is easier for me to deal with the animal’s suffering if the owner has been well informed. | 8 (5.75;9) |
S13a | It is easier for me to deal with euthanasia if the animal has lived a rich live until its death. | 8 (5;9) |
S9a | Careful planning and the right moment make it easier for me to deal with euthanasia. | 7 (5;9) |
S2a | It is easier for me to deal with euthanasia if I know that the animal would only have lived on for a short time. | 7 (5;9) |
S24a | The animal’s advanced (high) age makes it easier for me to deal with euthanasia. | 7 (5;8) |
S22 | I see euthanasia as an unavoidable evil in my responsibility. | 7 (4;9) |
Ambivalent | ||
S4 | It is easier for me to deal with euthanasia if the owner is satisfied about the way his animal has been euthanized. | 5 (2;9) |
S8a | I am still not used to euthanizing animals. | 5 (2;8) |
S18 | Retrospectively, it becomes easier for me to deal with euthanasia. | 5 (2;7) |
Disagreement | ||
S15 | It mostly causes more problems if the owners are present. | 3 (1;6) |
S7 | It is easier for me to deal with euthanasia if the owners are present during the procedure. | 3 (1;5) |
S23 | Knowing that my influence on the owner’s decision is limited makes it easier for me to deal with euthanasia. | 3 (1;5) |
Strong Disagreement | ||
S20 | Although I would reject euthanasia, I euthanize the animal because I am afraid that the owner will kill it himself. | 2 (1;6) |
S19 | It is more difficult for me to euthanize an animal that does not have an owner (if all the other conditions are the same). | 2 (1;5) |
S6a | It is easier for me to euthanize an animal if I see that the owner does not have a close relationship to his animal. | 2 (1;5) |
S25 | Although I would reject euthanasia, I euthanize the animal because I am afraid that the owner will see another vet. | 1 (1;1) |