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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Human-Animal Interaction
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Service dogs play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.
  • Understanding the multifaceted functions and challenges associated with service dogs is vital for healthcare professionals.
  • Occupational therapy's domain of concern encompasses activities of daily living, which service dogs can significantly impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the physical, emotional, social, and economic functions of service dogs.
  • To investigate service dog training methods for owner teams.
  • To identify problems encountered by service dog owners and their relation to occupational therapy.

Main Methods:

  • A 31-question survey was developed based on existing literature and the Uniform Terminology for Occupational Therapy.
  • The survey was administered to 202 service dog owners across the United States and Canada.
  • Data collection focused on functional tasks, owner well-being, and encountered challenges.

Main Results:

  • Service dogs assisted owners in 28 distinct functional tasks, enhancing independence.
  • Owners reported increased feelings of safety and social interaction.
  • Key challenges included dog maintenance and lack of public awareness regarding the service dog's role.
  • Over 80% of respondents expressed a need for additional training for alternative daily living task performance.

Conclusions:

  • The integration of service dogs aligns with the core principles and practices of occupational therapy.
  • Occupational therapists can play a vital role in collaborating with service dog trainers and owners.
  • Collaboration can enhance referral, assessment, training, and follow-up services for service dog teams.