Equine-assisted interventions for veterans with service-related health conditions: a systematic mapping review

ConclusionsScientific development of equine-assisted interventions targeting psychosocial outcomes among veterans is warranted to establish their efficacy. Targeted outcomes should be expanded, including outcomes more closely aligned with the nature of polytraumatic injuries. Future research must also emphasize the theoretical development of equine-assisted interventions for veterans and thoroughly describe the participants, components of the intervention, factors contributing to attrition, and optimal dose-response relationships.
Source: Military Medical Research - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research