Improving Healthcare Professionals’ Well-Being Through the Use of Therapy Dogs
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DOI: 10.1080/15323269.2018.1471898
Abstract: ABSTRACT The Cushing/Whitney Medical Library on the Medical Campus of Yale University provides the healthcare community with the information services critical to training students and informing doctors. The library has been changing due to the… read more here.
Keywords: use therapy; therapy dogs; professionals well; improving healthcare ... 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
The Importance of Evaluating Positive Welfare Characteristics and Temperament in Working Therapy Dogs
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.844252
Abstract: To date, investigations of the welfare of therapy dogs have focused largely on examining physiological and behavioral measures that could indicate if the animal is experiencing stress or distress. However, this approach does not fully… read more here.
Keywords: welfare; importance evaluating; positive welfare; dog ... See more keywords
Public Perceptions of Service Dogs, Emotional Support Dogs, and Therapy Dogs
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14060642
Abstract: As service dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs have become more prevalent in the USA, so too has the controversy surrounding their legitimacy. Yet, there is a lack of objective data regarding the public’s… read more here.
Keywords: emotional support; therapy dogs; service dogs; support dogs ... See more keywords