What motivates arrangements of dog visits in nursing homes? Experiences by dog handlers and nurses.
CONCLUSION: Both groups were motivated by the positive impact of dog visits on nursing home residents. Dog visits may be health-promoting not only for residents, but for the volunteer dog handlers as well.
PMID: 29705441 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Gundersen ED, Johannessen B Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: research