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Data collection and score interpretation

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Data collection and score interpretation

Use of the acute tools requires no training, but VetMetrica HRQL instruments require minimal training for owner and clinician, which can be delivered online.

Time required for data capture;

  • Approximately 2 min for the CMPS-SF and CMPS-Feline
  • Approximately 5 min for VetMetrica HRQL for Dogs.

Interpretability is a fundamental requirement for healthcare assessments if they are to be useful in a clinical setting. The acute pain scales use scientifically derived intervention levels for analgesia which the clinician can use to augment clinical judgement as to when analgesic should be administered. In a clinical trial setting,  these  also provide guidance as to when an animal should receive rescue medication,  informing trial drug outcomes of success or failure .

Interpretation of HRQL profiles uses scores from a healthy population for comparison and a calculated minimum important difference (MID) for determination of responsiveness. This is the minimum difference that means something to the owner or vet,  such that they might consider changing treatment.

"I have been using VetMetrica for over 18 months now and have found it has revolutionised how I monitor patients and collect data. It is very easy to set up and the tools are intuitive and easy to follow

VetMetrica provides a great window into the animals’ quality of life and how it feels in its home environment. This has enabled me to better care for these patients and also collect good quality data for future publications. I cannot recommend VetMetrica enough. "

Andy Armitage, Greenside Vet Practice

Vetmetrica offers a valuable tool in assessing the impact of chronic pain on quality of life in dogs & cats. When treating chronic pain, most owners say that quality of life is paramount and they want their pet to be pain free. Vetmetrica engages owners and gives them the ability to measure quality of life.

"I found that a computer based scale run by Newmetrica... the same great people who gave us the Glasgow Pain Scales... is a wonderful way to get reliable quality of life scores.  You can find it here at http://www.newmetrica.com/vetmetrica-hrql/.  It generates a non-biased decision using a computer algorithum.  Answers are weighted differently so it is harder for the caregiver to subconsciously manipulate the outcome.  And they cannot go back and change their answers like they can on paper form"  Dr Mike Petty

“Firstly I want to congratulate you and your team on the important work you are doing in the field of pain assessment and in particular the NewMetrica HRQL tool which I think is a real game changer!” – Leon Warne.

“It goes without saying that within our dealings with the team at NewMetrica we found them to be consistently helpful and professional throughout”.