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Review
. 2019 May 1;58(3):289-292.
doi: 10.30802/AALAS-JAALAS-18-000092. Epub 2019 Apr 23.

Compassion Fatigue, Euthanasia Stress, and Their Management in Laboratory Animal Research

Joseph T Newsome  1 , Elizabeth A Clemmons  2 , Dawn C Fitzhugh  3 , Tracy L Gluckman  4 , Michelle A Creamer-Hente  5 , Laura J Tambrallo  6 , Temeri Wilder-Kofie  7
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Review

Compassion Fatigue, Euthanasia Stress, and Their Management in Laboratory Animal Research

Joseph T Newsome et al. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. .

Abstract

This review is designed to assist both individuals and organizations involved in animal-based research to understand and appreciate the importance and potential risks of compassion fatigue and euthanasia stress. We reviewed current literature regarding compassion fatigue and euthanasia stress as they relate to the laboratory animal science community. Definitions, recognition, and mitigation steps are clarified. We offer educational and mitigation advice and present needs for future research on these topics that is related directly to the laboratory animal science community.

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