Abstract

Companion animals play a significant role in effecting change or providing stability to the homeless as there are psychological, physiological, and social benefits associated with having animal companions. The purpose of this study was to explore facilitating space for animal companions with homeless shelter administrators.

Author Details

Pamela Willson, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, VHF, School of Nursing, Texas State University, School of Nursing, Round Rock, Texas, USA; Susan K. Lee, PhD, RN, CNE, Nursing Consultant, Austin, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Texas State University, Round Rock, Texas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Companion Animals, Homelessness, Shelter Administrators

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Finding shelter for the homeless and their animal companions

Melbourne, Australia

Companion animals play a significant role in effecting change or providing stability to the homeless as there are psychological, physiological, and social benefits associated with having animal companions. The purpose of this study was to explore facilitating space for animal companions with homeless shelter administrators.