Abstract

With close to 25% of healthcare workers working non-standard hours, organizations are in a position to create meaningful healthy work environments for their staff to increase morale, health, and support. Animal assisted therapy has the potential to benefit employees in a healthcare setting by providing a sense of belonging.

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Author Details

Morgan Andrews Yordy, DNP, Nursing, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA

Sigma Membership

Theta Delta

Lead Author Affiliation

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Night Shift Nurses, Animal Assisted Therapy, Nurse Leader

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2021

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2021

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Proxy-submission

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Utilizing animal assisted therapy to sponsor support and morale for night shift workers

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With close to 25% of healthcare workers working non-standard hours, organizations are in a position to create meaningful healthy work environments for their staff to increase morale, health, and support. Animal assisted therapy has the potential to benefit employees in a healthcare setting by providing a sense of belonging.