Reactivation of a Hospital-Based Therapy Dog Visitation Program during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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| Category | Journal Articles |
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| Abstract |
This study examined human–animal interactions during the reactivation of a hospital-based therapy dog program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected from human–dog interactions at an academic medical center in Virginia. Interaction length, participant role, age group (pediatric or adult), and observed gender were recorded. Handler adherence to human and animal safety protocols (donning personal protective equipment (PPE), using hand sanitizer, and limiting visit length) was measured. Observations from 1016 interactions were collected. t-tests and analysis of variance were conducted. Most visit recipients were healthcare workers (71.69%). Patients received longer visits than other participants (F(4880) = 72.90, p = |
| Publication Title | Animals |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 14 |
| Pages | 1842 |
| ISBN/ISSN | 2076-2615 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ani12141842 |
| Language | English |
| Additional Language | English |
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