Intraoral clinical examinations of pediatric patients with anticipatory anxiety and situational fear facilitated by therapy dog assistance: A pilot RCT
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DOI: 10.1002/cre2.679
Abstract: To evaluate whether the presence of a certified therapy dog specially trained for working in a dental setting may facilitate dental care of anxious pediatric patients. read more here.
Keywords: therapy dog; clinical examinations; pediatric patients; intraoral clinical ... See more keywords
Therapy Dogs in Couple and Family Therapy: A Therapist’s Perspective
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DOI: 10.1007/s10591-018-9472-z
Abstract: The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand therapists’ strategies, benefits, and challenges in working with therapy dogs in couple and family therapy. Eight individuals participated in semi-structured interviews; areas of inquiry included how… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; couple family; therapy dog; family therapy ... See more keywords
“Giving voice to the voiceless”: An exploration of the grieving ritual for a therapy dog
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DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2022.2067263
Abstract: Abstract The use of animal-assisted therapy with children who have experienced trauma is receiving increasing attention in the literature. However, there is a lack of attention given to the death of therapy animals. The scholarship… read more here.
Keywords: voice voiceless; therapy; death; therapy dog ... See more keywords
Using Pet Therapy to Decrease Patients’ Anxiety on Two Diverse Inpatient Units
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DOI: 10.1177/1078390321999719
Abstract: Background: The physical benefits for patients who spend time with a therapy dog have been reported, including decreased anxiety. Pet therapy has decreased anxiety in various hospitalized patient populations. The human–animal bond is the foundation… read more here.
Keywords: decrease patients; therapy; anxiety; pet therapy ... See more keywords
Outcomes of a controlled trial with visiting therapy dog teams on pain in adults in an emergency department
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262599
Abstract: Context Pain is a primary reason individuals attend an Emergency Department (ED), and its management is a concern. Objectives Change in symptoms and physiologic variables at 3 time points pre-post a ten-minute St. John Ambulance… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; therapy; trial; pain ... See more keywords
Therapy Dogs' and Handlers' Behavior and Salivary Cortisol During Initial Visits in a Complex Medical Institution: A Pilot Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.564201
Abstract: Therapy dogs provide health benefits for individuals who suffer from illnesses, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and aggression. Therapy dogs' impact on human health has been thoroughly studied; however, studies on dog welfare have been… read more here.
Keywords: cortisol; therapy dogs; salivary cortisol; therapy dog ... See more keywords
Therapy Dogs in Educational Settings: Guidelines and Recommendations for Implementation
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.655104
Abstract: Therapy dogs in educational settings have gained increase traction in recent years. Despite its potential benefits and popularity, there remain concerns of perceived risks such as sanitation, allergies, and safety issues, as well as a… read more here.
Keywords: therapy dogs; therapy dog; program; school ... See more keywords