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  • Animal-Assisted Interventions
  • Healthcare Management

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  • Employee burnout is a significant issue in the healthcare workforce.
  • Research on animal therapy for healthcare workers is limited.
  • Animal-assisted support programs may improve employee well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an animal-assisted support program.
  • To assess the preliminary impact of the program on healthcare employee well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods pilot intervention study was conducted in a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic.
  • The program included 20 one-hour sessions over three months.
  • Data collected included real-time mood, participation rates, burnout levels, and qualitative feedback.

Main Results:

  • High participation rates (51% of employees) were observed.
  • Significant improvements in mood (from 2.9 to 4.5) and reductions in patient-related burnout (from 40.0 to 18.0) were reported.
  • Qualitative data indicated high satisfaction, an improved clinic atmosphere, and reduced stress.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing an animal-assisted support program in a healthcare clinic is feasible and acceptable.
  • Pilot data suggest these programs can boost mood and decrease burnout among healthcare employees.