Animal-assisted intervention and health care workers' psychological health: A systematic review of the literature

D Acquadro Maran, I Capitanelli, CG Cortese… - Animals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary In health care, animal-assisted intervention has been used primarily to
enhance the positive effects of therapy. For example, it has been used with patients suffering …

[HTML][HTML] A pilot observational study of a psychotherapy incorporating equines resiliency intervention for staff at a large medical center

WR Marchand, L Sullivan-Sakaeda - Complementary Therapies in Clinical …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and purpose: Stress and burnout among healthcare workers are significant
public health concerns. The primary aim of this pilot study was to conduct preliminary …

The presence of animals in hospital facilities: A preliminary study on the opinion of doctors, healthcare workers, and students in Sardinia

E Sanna Passino, S Sechi, A Mollica… - SAGE Open …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Contact with pets within healthcare settings is considered worldwide an added
value to assistance both in the case of animal-assisted interventions and also when pets are …

The impact of facility dog programming on mood and stress among healthcare workers in adult inpatient oncology units

J Craig, C Kaplan, D Rode… - Practical …, 2024 -  …
Background and Purpose: Animal-assisted therapy has shown benefits for stress reduction
among patients and families, however research among healthcare workers is limited. The …

The Impact of Therapy Dogs on Anxiety and Emotional Management in the Pediatric Emergency Department

S Lucrezia, A Edgerton, Y Feygin, M Stevenson - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Objectives determine change in emotional management in children 4–12 years after a visit
from a therapy dog and certified child life specialist (CCLS) handler, via observed modified …