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Summary

Virtual animal-assisted activities can improve student wellbeing and social connection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote programming effectively facilitated human-animal bonds and mental health benefits without physical interaction.

Keywords:

Animal-assisted activity Collaborative evaluation Mental health programming Most significant change Program logic modelling Remote programming

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Public Health
Veterinary Medicine

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted university student and general adult wellbeing.
There was a critical need for mental health programming adaptable to physical distancing requirements.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a virtual animal-assisted activity (PAWS Your Stress) at the University of Saskatchewan.
To examine mental health and social connection during the pandemic.
To highlight collaborative strategies for remote, time-sensitive evaluations.

Main Methods:

Remote evaluation of a virtual animal-assisted activity.
Utilized program logic modelling workshops adapted for remote delivery.
Employed the Most Significant Change technique for qualitative outcome data collection.

Main Results:

Remote animal-assisted programming fostered connections with humans and animals.
Participants reported multiple mental health benefits despite the absence of physical interaction.
Remote program logic modelling workshops were feasible and adaptable.

Conclusions:

Virtual animal-assisted interventions can be effective in promoting mental health and social connection.
The Most Significant Change technique is valuable for time-restricted, qualitative evaluations.
Remote evaluation methods enable successful stakeholder collaboration in challenging contexts.