Re-Evaluating the Benefits and Challenges of Communal Pet Dog Ownership at an Adult Residential Psychiatric Facility

被引：0

作者：

Maroney, Pam ^{[1
]}

Kougioumtzis, Marianthi ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Monash Hlth, Mental Hlth Program, Occupat Therapy, Clayton, Australia

来源：

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH | 2023年

关键词：

Animal assisted therapy; psychosocial rehabilitation; employee wellbeing; pet therapy; mental health recovery; ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY; STAFF; CARE;

D O I：

10.1080/0164212X.2023.2250557

中图分类号：

R49 [康复医学];

学科分类号：

100215 ;

摘要：

This qualitative study reevaluated findings of an earlier study, revealing Communal Pet Dog Ownership enhances client recovery and the environment at an adult psychiatric residential rehabilitation facility. Seven staff and seven clients completed surveys, interviews and focus group. Findings were similar to previous study. Seven beneficial themes emerged: improves mental health, improves emotional state, motivation to exercise, connectedness, positive environment, opportunities for a caring role and therapy. Two non-beneficial themes emerged: emotional impacts, burden of caring. Limitations include sample bias. More considerate utilization of a pet dog within the facility is suggested. Utilizing dogs for staff wellbeing merits further research.

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