The Homeless and Their Animal Companions: An Integrative Review

被引:24
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作者
Cleary, Michelle [1 ]
Visentin, Denis [1 ]
Thapa, Deependra Kaji [1 ]
West, Sancia [1 ]
Raeburn, Toby [2 ]
Kornhaber, Rachel [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Tasmania, Coll Hlth & Med, Locked Bag 5052, Sydney, NSW 2015, Australia
[2] Univ Sydney, Susan Wakil Sch Nursing & Midwifery, 88 Mallett St, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
关键词
Homeless persons; Companion animal bond; Attachment; Animal relationships; Integrative review; MAINTENANCE SUPPORT PROGRAM; PET OWNERSHIP; MENTAL-HEALTH; BENEFITS; PEOPLE; RISK; LONELINESS; YOUTH; WOMEN;
D O I
10.1007/s10488-019-00967-6
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
Research indicates a strong bond between those who are homeless and their companion animals. This relationship provides a number of benefits to the homeless person as well as to the animal, including safety, responsibility and improved emotional and mental health. However, the relationship can also add challenges, including decreased access to accommodation, decreased effort to find shelter as a consequence, and emotional vulnerability relating to fear of losing their companion pet. This integrative review examined the benefits and challenges of companion animals for the homeless to determine the consistency of findings to aid better service delivery to the homeless population.
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页数:13
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