Animal Assisted Therapy Intervention for Hospitalized Patients in a Tertiary Care Center

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the common symptoms leading to an Animal Assisted Therapy consult, and to measure its (AAT) influence on the symptoms and feelings of hospitalized patients.

Full Title of Study: “Animal Assisted Therapy Intervention for Hospitalized Patients in a Tertiary Care Center: A Pilot Study”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: N/A
    • Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
    • Masking: None (Open Label)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: July 30, 2020

Detailed Description

Animal Assisted Therapy is being provided by the Caring Canines program and is formally available to patients by referrals. In this study, we would like to capture why patients are being referred and to measure the influence of AAT on the symptoms and feelings of patients.

Interventions

  • Behavioral: Animal Assisted Therapy
    • Animal Assisted Therapy is the program where a pet, usually dog will visit and interact with the patients.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Experimental: Patients receiving AAT
    • Hospitalized patients receiving Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). Animal Assisted Therapy (Pet Visit) will be provided to the hospitalized patients.

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Number of patients scoring improvement of symptoms using the VAS (visual analogue scale)
    • Time Frame: Baseline to 45 minutes
    • We will record the number of patients scoring improvement of symptoms using the VAS (visual analogue scale).

Secondary Measures

  • Number of patients scoring improvement of feelings using the VAS (visual analogue scale)
    • Time Frame: Baseline to 45 minutes
    • We will record the number of patients scoring improvement of feelings using the VAS (visual analogue scale).

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria (Patients):

  • Patients admitted to St Mary's or Methodist Hospital and subsequently referred for AAT. – Subjects undergoing Animal Assisted Therapy as part of their standard care. – Patients 18-80 years of age. – Patients who are able to read and answer pre and post intervention survey questionnaire and satisfaction survey. Inclusion Criteria (Care Team Members): – Care team members of the study participants. – 18-80 years of age. – Who are able to read and answer pre and post intervention survey questionnaire and satisfaction survey. Exclusion Criteria:

Exclusion Criteria (Patients):

  • Patients with diagnoses of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or dementia. – Unable to give consent. – Pregnant women (as verbalized by participant). Exclusion Criteria (Care Team Members): – Care team members of the study participants who do not want to participate.

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 80 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Mayo Clinic
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Ying Ying (Christina) Chen, Principal Investigator – Mayo Clinic
  • Overall Official(s)
    • Brent A Bauer, MD, Principal Investigator, Mayo Clinic

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