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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy

Background:

  • Acquired neurogenic communication disorders impact patient interaction.
  • Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) involves animal/handler teams working with licensed therapists.
  • Previous research demonstrated AAT's benefits in occupational and physical therapy settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare communicative environments in speech-language pathology sessions with and without AAT.
  • To examine speech-language pathologists' (SLPs) experiences planning and implementing AAT.
  • To assess patient communication and SLP adaptation to AAT.

Main Methods:

  • An interpretive design using ethnographic methods and participatory action research.
  • Video-recorded 20 speech-language pathology sessions (10 AAT, 10 traditional) with 10 patients and 2 SLPs.
  • Conducted 26 interviews and used self-report measures for SLP planning time and confidence.

Main Results:

  • AAT sessions yielded richer communicative environments compared to traditional sessions, evidenced by increased patient talk time, longer turns, and greater use of narrative and playful language.
  • SLPs adapted quickly to incorporating AAT into their practice.
  • SLPs reported decreased planning time and increased confidence when using AAT.

Conclusions:

  • Animal-assisted therapy sessions foster meaningful, rich, and complex communication opportunities in clinical settings.
  • AAT facilitates patient engagement and alignment around shared interests.
  • SLPs can effectively integrate AAT into their practice, enhancing both patient outcomes and clinician experience.