Military veterans and canine assistance for post-traumatic stress disorder: A narrative review of the literature
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- 作者：Cheryl A. Krause-Parello ; Cheryl.Krause-Parello@ucdenver.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Sarah Sarni Sarah.Sarni@ucdenver.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Eleni Padden Eleni.Padden@ucdenver.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author
- 关键词：PTSD ; Veterans ; Canine assistance ; Military ; Service dogs ; Therapy dogs ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Literature review
- 刊名：Nurse Education Today
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：December 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：47
- 期：Complete
- 页码：43-50
- 全文大小：505 K
文摘
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A narrative literature review was conducted to assess the use of canine assistance for veterans with PTSD.
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Canine assistance is endorsed as a promising modality for veterans with PTSD.
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Concerns include lack of protocols, cost and availability barriers, and animal welfare.
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Additional, rigorous research is called for to advance canine assistance as a treatment for veterans with PTSD.