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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Human-Animal Interaction
  • Healthcare Interventions

Background:

  • Physical benefits of therapy dogs, including anxiety reduction, are documented.
  • Pet therapy has shown effectiveness in reducing anxiety across diverse hospitalized populations.
  • The human-animal bond underpins the positive effects of therapy dog interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate pet therapy's efficacy in decreasing patient anxiety.
  • To assess anxiety reduction in inpatient Behavioral Health (BHU) and Pediatrics (PEDS) units.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative study with systematic assignment to experimental and control groups.
  • Utilized the State Anxiety Scale (SAS) with a Pediatric Emoji Method for children.
  • Intervention involved 15-minute therapy dog visits; anxiety levels measured pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • Therapy dog visitations positively impacted anxiety levels, supporting the study's hypothesis.
  • Significant anxiety reduction was observed in both Pediatrics and Behavioral Health unit participants post-visit.

Conclusions:

  • Patients on Behavioral Health and Pediatrics units experienced decreased anxiety following therapy dog visits.
  • Pet therapy, facilitated by the human-animal bond, offers a beneficial intervention for hospitalized patients.