Works (36)

Updated: April 23rd, 2024 05:00

2024 journal article

An Exploratory Qualitative Content Analysis of First-Year Veterinary Students’ Perspectives on Conflict

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.

By: K. McCool n & A. Kedrowicz n

Source: ORCID
Added: April 22, 2024

2024 journal article

Qualitative Exploration of the Hidden Curriculum in Communicating Dog Breed Stereotypes During Veterinary Clinical Training

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.

By: R. Caddiell n, M. Gruen n, B. Lascelles n & A. Kedrowicz n

Source: ORCID
Added: April 8, 2024

2023 journal article

Decision making on antimicrobial use: Cat and dog owners’ knowledge and preferences for veterinary communication

Veterinary Record, 9.

By: E. Frey n, A. Kedrowicz n & M. Hedgpeth n

author keywords: antimicrobials; companion animals; microbiology; surveys
TL;DR: Veterinarians should tailor their communication to meet clients' level of knowledge and rely on competent communication to enhance understanding and facilitate adherence to antimicrobial stewardship guidelines. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: October 16, 2023

2023 article

Implementing Competency-Based Veterinary Education: A Survey of AAVMC Member Institutions on Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies for Success

Banse, H. E., Kedrowicz, A., Michel, K. E., Burton, E. N., Jean, K. Y.-S., Anderson, J., … Trace, C. (2023, October 6). JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION, Vol. 10.

By: H. Banse*, A. Kedrowicz n, K. Michel*, E. Burton*, K. Jean*, J. Anderson*, S. Anderson*, M. Barr* ...

author keywords: Faculty/staff development; curriculum; competency-based veterinary education
TL;DR: Assessment of progress in implementing the CBVE Model in AAVMC member schools aids in identifying key challenges and resources to support faculty and institutions in the successful adoption and implementation of this educational model. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 13, 2023

2023 journal article

Respondents to an American College of Veterinary Surgeons diplomate survey support the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 261(12), 1847–1852.

By: L. Gonzalez n, A. Stampley*, D. Marcellin-Little* & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: DEI; demographic survey; diversity; equity; and inclusion; American College of Veterinary Surgeons; ACVS
TL;DR: Findings suggested that the majority of ACVS respondents are supportive of DEI efforts, and this study serves as an objective analysis that can be reassessed in the future to determine the success of such initiatives. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 19, 2024

2023 journal article

Veterinary Students Underestimate Cat and Dog Owner Adherence and Knowledge Regarding Antimicrobial Use and Resistance

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 12.

By: E. Frey n, A. Kedrowicz n & M. Hedgpeth n

TL;DR: Results indicate that DVM students overestimate cat and dog owner's expectations for antibiotics and underestimate cat and dog owners’ adherence to veterinary directions for antibiotic use, indicating a need to educate students on their perceptions of veterinary–client communications. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 24, 2024

2022 journal article

Exploring companion animal caretakers' attitudes, perceptions and behavioural drivers of antimicrobial use within the social context of veterinary care

Journal of Small Animal Practice, 63(12), 873–881.

By: E. Frey n, A. Kedrowicz n & M. Hedgpeth n

MeSH headings : Cats; Dogs; Animals; Humans; Pets; Veterinarians; Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use; Attitude; Social Environment
TL;DR: Conversations about antimicrobial use can be reframed to include alternatives to antimicrobials as part of the treatment plan, and clients can be empowered to play a more active role in their animals' care. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: September 19, 2022

2021 journal article

Evaluation of Veterinary Students' Communication Skills with a Service Dog Handler in a Simulated Client Scenario

JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION, 48(5), 538–548.

By: K. McCool & A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: communication; competency/competencies; medicine; service animals
MeSH headings : Animals; Communication; Dogs; Education, Veterinary; Empathy; Humans; Service Animals; Students
TL;DR: It is suggested that veterinary students may benefit from targeted instruction on "best practices" in caring for service dogs and their handlers, including greater attention to the psychosocial aspects of a disease, and from additional communication practice using standardized clients with service dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 28, 2021

2021 article

How Do Veterinary Students Engage When Using Creative Methods to Critically Reflect on Experience? A Qualitative Analysis of Assessed Reflective Work

Armitage-Chan, E., Reissner, S., Jackson, E., Kedrowicz, A., & Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. (2021, September 9). JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION, Vol. 9.

By: E. Armitage-Chan, S. Reissner, E. Jackson, A. Kedrowicz* & R. Schoenfeld-Tacher

author keywords: appreciative inquiry; creativity; critical reflection; narrative; professional development; student resilience
MeSH headings : Animals; Education, Veterinary; Emotions; Empathy; Humans; Students, Medical / psychology; Writing
TL;DR: This study explores more deeply the experiences of students, who used creative methods to critically reflect on challenging or troubling past events, and found that a cyclic, repeated revisit to experience appeared to facilitate both a deep connection with the emotional elements of experience and a more distanced analysis. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 14, 2022

2021 article

Increasing Team Effectiveness Through Experiential Team Training: An Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study of First-Year Veterinary Students' Team Experiences

Hammond, S., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2021, November 15). JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION, Vol. 11.

By: S. Hammond* & A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: teamwork; team training; team effectiveness; communication
MeSH headings : Anatomy, Veterinary; Education, Veterinary / methods; Humans; Students; Problem Solving; Communication; Cooperative Behavior
TL;DR: Although students experienced challenges with respect to staying on task and distributing roles and responsibilities, team coordination and communication improved over time, due in part to the team activities associated with the team training intervention. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 16, 2021

2020 journal article

A Comparison of Public Perceptions of Physicians and Veterinarians in the United States

VETERINARY SCIENCES, 7(2).

By: A. Kedrowicz n & K. Royal n

author keywords: veterinarians; physicians; public perceptions; veterinary profession
TL;DR: The results of this research show that the public tends to perceive veterinarians more favorably than physicians, while physicians were viewed as more proud, arrogant and overconfident. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 23, 2020

2020 journal article

Evaluation of Veterinary Students’ Communication Skills with a Service Dog Handler in a Simulated Client Scenario

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.

By: K. McCool & A. Kedrowicz*

MeSH headings : Animals; Communication; Dogs; Education, Veterinary; Empathy; Humans; Service Animals; Students
TL;DR: It is suggested that veterinary students may benefit from targeted instruction on "best practices" in caring for service dogs and their handlers, including greater attention to the psychosocial aspects of a disease, and from additional communication practice using standardized clients with service dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 7, 2020

2019 article

IDEOLOGIES OF GENDER Culture Clash between the Disciplines

SOJOURNING IN DISCIPLINARY CULTURES: A CASE STUDY OF TEACHING WRITING IN ENGINEERING, pp. 134–153.

By: A. Kedrowicz* & J. Taylor

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 2, 2020

2019 journal article

Impact of Team Communication Training on Performance and Self-Assessment of Team Functioning during Sophomore Surgery

JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION, 46(1), 45–55.

By: A. Hanley n, A. Kedrowicz n, S. Hammond n & E. Hardie n

author keywords: teamwork; communication; team training; surgery
MeSH headings : Animals; Clinical Competence; Communication; Education, Veterinary; Humans; Perception; Self-Assessment; Students; Surgery, Veterinary / education
TL;DR: It is suggested that team training does, in fact, make a difference in students' abilities to navigate a team task productively. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 2, 2019

2018 journal article

Analysis of Final Year Veterinary Students’ Telephone Communication Skills at a Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Veterinary Sciences, 5(4), 99.

By: M. Sheats n, S. Hammond n & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: telephone communication; clinical communication; relationship centered care; veterinary education; telephone medicine; relationship-centered care; veterinarian-client-patient communication; communication research methods
TL;DR: It is concluded that additional training is required to familiarize students with expectations regarding telephone communication, including reviewing the case thoroughly, preparing to answer questions and provide explanations, following organizational protocol, and incorporating open ended questions, reflective listening, and empathy. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 11, 2019

2018 journal article

Evaluation of Fourth-Year Veterinary Students' Client Communication Skills: Recommendations for Scaffolded Instruction and Practice

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 45(1), 85–90.

By: B. Stevens* & A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: communication; listening; empathy; relationship-centered care
MeSH headings : Clinical Competence; Communication; Curriculum; Education, Veterinary; Educational Measurement; Humans; Students, Medical
TL;DR: Results showed that students' communication skills require development, and suggest that more focused instruction and practice is necessary in maintaining an organized structure, reflective listening, and empathy to create a relationship-centered approach to care. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2018 journal article

Readability Evaluations of Veterinary Client Handouts and Implications for Patient Care

TOPICS IN COMPANION ANIMAL MEDICINE, 33(2), 58–61.

By: K. Royal n, M. Sheats n & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: assessment; clinical science; communications; diversity; practice/business management; public health
MeSH headings : Animals; Health Literacy / standards; Humans; Patient Care / methods; Patient Care / veterinary; Patient Education as Topic / methods; Patient Education as Topic / standards; Reading; Veterinary Medicine / methods
TL;DR: Evaluating the readability levels of a sample of popular client handout materials prepared expressly for veterinarians to download and distribute to their pet-owning clients indicates that 9 of 10 client brochures were written above the recommended sixth grade reading level. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 16, 2018

2018 journal article

Student Engagement with Rubrics to Promote Enhanced Written Communication of Health Information

Medical Science Educator, 28(4), 591–596.

By: A. Kedrowicz n, S. Hammond n & D. Dorman n

TL;DR: This project explored the impact of rubric design on veterinary student performance on a written assignment in a required toxicology class by randomly assigned students into two groups, each of whom received either a short- or long-form rubric. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 21, 2019

2018 journal article

Using readability software to enhance the health literacy of equine veterinary clients: An analysis of 17 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ newsletter and website articles

Equine Veterinary Journal, 51(4), 552–555.

By: M. Sheats n, K. Royal n & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: horse; literacy; horse owner; client education; readability; medical writing
MeSH headings : Animals; Comprehension; Health Literacy; Horses; Humans; Ownership; Publications; Societies, Scientific; Software; Veterinary Medicine
TL;DR: awareness of the issue of client literacy and use of tools such as readability analysis software can help veterinarians provide clients with 'easy-to-read' written materials that deliver a message that clients can comprehend, thus improving their health literacy and empowering them as partners in the veterinary-client relationship. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 11, 2019

2017 journal article

Survey of Diplomates of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology Regarding Perceptions of the Value of This Certification

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY, 36(5), 380–385.

By: D. Dorman n & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: toxicology; specialty board; survey
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Certification; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Surveys and Questionnaires; Toxicology
TL;DR: There is concern about the number of DABVTs and the adequacy of training programs to meet this perceived need, and these findings improve the understanding of current attitudes of D ABVTs toward their specialty. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Teaching Tip: Improving Students' Email Communication through an Integrated Writing Assignment in a Third-Year Toxicology Course

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 44(2), 280–289.

By: A. Kedrowicz*, S. Hammond & D. Dorman*

author keywords: communication; writing; electronic mail; client education
MeSH headings : Curriculum; Education, Veterinary; Electronic Mail; Female; Humans; Male; Students, Medical; Teaching; Toxicology / education; Writing
TL;DR: It is suggested that additional instruction and practice should emphasize the importance of incorporating examples, metaphors, analogies, and pictures to create texts that are comprehensible and memorable to clients. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2017 journal article

Turning a blind eye: How lack of communication with ER nurses nearly cost a patient permanent vision loss

Patient Experience Journal, 4(3), 12–14.

By: K. Royal n & A. Kedrowicz*

TL;DR: This narrative presents a case in which a patient was treated for conjunctivitis, but a breakdown in several layers of communication resulted in multiple medical errors that nearly costs the patient permanent vision loss. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2016 journal article

Do All Dogs Go to Heaven? Investigating the Association between Demographic Characteristics and Beliefs about Animal Afterlife

ANTHROZOOS, 29(3), 409–420.

By: K. Royal n, A. Kedrowicz n & A. Snyder n

author keywords: animal afterlife; beliefs; religion; veterinary care
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Shifting Rhetorical Norms and Electronic Eloquence: TED Talks as Formal Presentations

JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION, 30(3), 352–377.

By: A. Kedrowicz n & J. Taylor*

author keywords: TED talks; electronic eloquence; social learning; rhetorical situation; oral presentation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Social media and impression management: Veterinary Medicine students’ and faculty members’ attitudes toward the acceptability of social media posts

Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism, 4(4), 155–162.

By: A. Kedrowicz, K. Royal & K. Flammer

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2019

2016 journal article

The Impact of a Group Communication Course on Veterinary Medical Students' Perceptions of Communication Competence and Communication Apprehension

JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION, 43(2), 135–142.

By: A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: communication competence; communication apprehension; group communication; veterinary students
MeSH headings : Anxiety; Communication; Curriculum; Education, Veterinary / methods; Educational Measurement; Humans; Self Concept; Students / psychology
TL;DR: Results show that first-year veterinary students' self-perceptions of communication competence increased and their self-reported levels of communication apprehension decreased across multiple contexts from Time 1 to Time 2. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Clients and Veterinarians as Partners in Problem Solving during Cancer Management: Implications for Veterinary Education

JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION, 42(4), 373–381.

By: A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: supportive communication; support satisfaction; veterinarian support; emotional support; cancer management
MeSH headings : Animals; Communication; Dog Diseases / therapy; Dogs; Education, Veterinary; Female; Humans; Internet; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasms / therapy; Neoplasms / veterinary; Ownership; Patient Satisfaction; Professional-Patient Relations; Surveys and Questionnaires; Teaching; Veterinarians
TL;DR: It is suggested that clients' overall satisfaction with their veterinarian is related to their satisfaction with information about treatment options and satisfaction with the support the veterinarian provides, thus positively affecting satisfaction and the likelihood of a long-lasting relationship. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Measuring Factors that Influence Decisions to Become a Veterinarian

Research and Development in Medical Education, 4(1), 23–29.

By: K. Royal n, R. Schoenfeld-Tacher n, A. Kedrowicz n, E. Hardie n & K. Flammer n

TL;DR: Results indicate the Career Influence Factors Survey is a psychometrically-sound instrument capable of accurately and reliably measuring veterinary medical students’ motivations for becoming a veterinarian. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 11, 2019

2015 journal article

Relationship between Anticipatory Socialization Experiences and First-Year Veterinary Students' Career Interests

JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION, 42(1), 18–27.

By: A. Kedrowicz*, R. Fish* & S. Hammond*

author keywords: socialization; veterinary careers; veterinary student career interests; veterinary school careers course; careers; career choice
MeSH headings : Adult; Attitude of Health Personnel; Career Choice; Education, Veterinary; Female; Humans; Male; North Carolina; Socialization; Students, Medical / psychology; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult
TL;DR: Results show that students' anticipatory vocational socialization experiences are significantly related to their stated career interests. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Engineering communication and the global workplace: Preparing professionals and global citizens.

Connexions: International Professional Communication Journal, 1(2), 81–105.

By: A. Kedrowicz & J. Taylor

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2019

2012 journal article

Gendered tensions: engineering student's resistance to communication instruction

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 31(7), 596–611.

By: K. Sullivan* & A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: United States of America; Universities; Mechanical engineering; Students; Gender; Higher education; Communication skills; Sciences
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2012 journal article

Professional identity on the Web: Engineering blogs and public engagement

Engineering Studies, 4(1), 33–53.

By: A. Kedrowicz* & K. Sullivan*

author keywords: engineers; blogs; identity; engineering communication; public engagement; deficit model
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2011 journal article

(Re)Situating Communication in the Disciplines: Taking Gender into Account

Communication Education, 60(4), 389–405.

By: K. Sullivan & A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: CID; Gender; Feminist Theory; Genre Research
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2011 journal article

Attitudes about graduate L2 writing in engineering: possibilities for more integrated instruction

Across the Disciplines, 8(4). https://wac.colostate.edu/atd/ell/jordan-kedrowicz.cfm

By: J. Jordan & A. Kedrowicz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2019

2006 journal article

Infusing technical communication and teamwork within the ECE curriculum.

Elektrik, Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering, 13(3), 1–13.

By: A. Kedrowicz, S. Watanabe, D. Hall & C. Furse

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 12, 2019

2002 journal article

Self-direction or social support? nonprofit empowerment and the tacit employment contract of organizational communication studies

Communication Monographs, 69(1), 88–110.

By: K. Lee Ashcraft* & A. Kedrowicz*

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

Employment

Updated: August 22nd, 2019 09:14

2013 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Associate Professor Clinical Sciences

Education

Updated: August 22nd, 2019 09:15

University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT, US
Communication

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