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Enhancing Patient-Centered Outcomes

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative pilot study was to contribute to the body of knowledge surrounding the experiences and perceptions of hospital staff who have participated in a hospital-based animal assisted intervention program.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Elizabeth A. Richards, PhD; Kathleen Abrahamson, PhD; Yun Cai, MSN -- School of Nursing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Marguerite O'Haire, PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Krista Cline, PhD, Sociology and Criminology, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Delta Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Acute Care, Animal Assisted Activities, Hospital Staff

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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An exploratory, qualitative study of perceptions of a hospital-based animal-assisted intervention program

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The purpose of this qualitative pilot study was to contribute to the body of knowledge surrounding the experiences and perceptions of hospital staff who have participated in a hospital-based animal assisted intervention program.