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Animal-assisted therapy, including fish aquariums, offers a complementary approach to enhance patient well-being. This review explores its evidence base and presents a pilot study on stress reduction.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Advanced practice nurses face challenges in implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Complementary and alternative therapies are increasingly recognized in patient care.
  • Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is an emerging modality for improving quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the theoretical and scientific foundation of AAT in patient care.
  • To summarize a pilot study investigating the impact of fish aquarium AAT on patient stress.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the evidence base for AAT.
  • Description of a pilot study design examining AAT's effect on stress levels.

Main Results:

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  • The review synthesizes existing research on AAT's benefits.
  • The pilot study provides preliminary data on stress reduction through fish aquariums.

Conclusions:

  • AAT, including environmental interventions like fish aquariums, shows potential in patient care.
  • Further research is warranted to establish AAT's efficacy and integration into nursing practice.