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Animal-Assisted Therapy Supports Student Connectedness
1School Nurse, Pine Hill Elementary School, Sherborn, MA.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|June 7, 2018
Summary
Animal-assisted therapy, particularly with dogs in schools, enhances student social skills, behavior, and school connectedness. School nurses are key to implementing these beneficial programs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Educational Psychology
- Veterinary Medicine
Background:
- Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a complementary intervention.
- Therapy dogs in schools can positively influence student well-being.
- School nurses bridge health and academic success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the benefits of AAT in elementary schools.
- To outline the role of school nurses in AAT programs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on AAT benefits.
- Exploration of the school nurse's role in program implementation.
Main Results:
- AAT with therapy dogs improves social interactions, class participation, and behavior.
- Increased feelings of connectedness in students act as a protective factor against risk-taking.
- School nurses are vital for planning and executing successful AAT programs.
Conclusions:
- AAT, especially with therapy dogs, offers significant benefits for students.
- School nurses are integral to the successful integration and management of AAT in schools.
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