title: Animal-assisted therapy: evaluation and implementation of a complementary therapy to improve the psychological and physiological health of critically ill patients.
abstract: Animal-assisted therapy has gained widespread support in a variety of health care settings, including critical care units. This article seeks to review some of the current animal-assisted therapy, define a structured program, and evaluate the potential ability of the therapy to enhance the progress and health of our patients.
authors: Wright State UniversityYMiami Valley College of Nursing and Health, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
authors: Mary
authors: M
authors: DeCourcey
authors: Anne C
authors: AC
authors: Russell
authors: Kathy J
authors: KJ
authors: Keister
mesh_terms: D056447:Animal Assisted Therapy; D000818:Animals; D016638:Critical Illness; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans