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[Equine-assisted therapy in child psychiatry]
Jessie Ansorge1, Jean-Luc Sudres
1Université de Toulouse - Le Mirail. jessie.ansorge@wanadoo.fr
Soins. Psychiatrie
|December 15, 2011
Summary
Equine-assisted therapy, using horses or ponies, is a well-established practice in child and adolescent psychiatry, not a recent trend. Professionals seek further assessment to refine these therapeutic methods.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Animal-assisted therapy
Context:
- Media often portrays equine-assisted therapy as novel.
- Therapeutic use of horses/ponies has historical roots.
Purpose:
- To investigate the historical prevalence and current standing of equine-assisted therapy.
- To address the need for practice assessment among equine-assisted therapy professionals.
Summary:
- A survey of 103 institutions reveals equine-assisted therapy is deeply integrated into child and adolescent psychiatry.
- Contrary to popular belief, this therapeutic approach is not a recent development.
Impact:
- Highlights the established nature of equine-assisted therapy within psychiatric practice.
- Underscores the demand from practitioners for evidence-based assessment to enhance therapeutic efficacy.
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