| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8581655 | Teaching and Learning in Nursing | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
This experimental pilot study investigated the long term effect of a therapy dog on the symptoms of anxiety and depression experienced by nursing students. Participants, assigned to a control or treatment group, completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale at the beginning and end of a 16 week semester. While there was no measurable effect on depression, participants in the treatment group had significantly less symptoms of anxiety at the end of the semester.
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Authors
Debby Hall,