Companion animal visitation and its effectiveness with stroke patients
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01/01/2009
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| Resumo |
The study employed a randomised controlled trial design to determine whether a companion animal intervention had any effect on wellbeing and quality of life in patients who were admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke. The study found significant benefits for their wellbeing and improvements in quality of life. |
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eng |
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Deakin University, Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, School of Health and Social Development |
| Palavras-Chave | #Cerebrovascular disease - Patients - Rehabilitation - Australia #Animals - Therapeutic use #Human-animal relationships #Well-being - Evaluation |
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