title: Attitudes and perceptions of nurses-in-training and psychiatry and pediatric residents towards animal-assisted interventions.
abstract: The purpose of this survey is to examine the attitudes and perceptions of University of Hawai'i pediatric and psychiatry residents and nurses-in-training toward animal-assisted interventions (AAI). Respondents demonstrated a positive view of AAI, citing their belief that it was beneficial for most populations of patients.
authors.affiliation: University of Hawai'i, Department of Psychiatry, John A. Bums School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Vanessa H
authors.initials: VH
authors.lastname: Eaglin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000818:Animals; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education*; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires