PhD Scientific Days 2020

Mental Sciences II. Posters

The Possible Role of Animal-Assisted Therapies in Clinical Recovery and Improving Quality of Life

Előadó neve

Dr. Mittly, Veronika

Előadó munkahelye

Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Semmelweis University

Előadó telefonszáma

06202102530

Előadó e-mail címe

vdprev@gmail.com

Az előadás címe

The Possible Role of Animal-Assisted Therapies in Clinical Recovery and Improving Quality of Life

Szerző(k) neve és munkahelye

Veronika Mittly1, György Purebl2, Veronika Fáy3
1. Semmelweis University Institute of Behavioural Sciences, South Pest Central Hospital, National Institute of Haematology and Infectiology, Centre for Rehabilitation
2. Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Semmelweis University
3. South Pest Central Hospital, National Institute of Haematology and Infectiology, Centre for Rehabilitation

Szekció

Mental Sciences II. Posters

Language of the presentation

Hungarian

Section, first choice

Health Sciences

Section, second choice

Mental Sciences

Összefoglaló szövege

Introduction: Any musculoskeletal or mental illness means a significant burden for the patient, including the deterioration in quality of life. Animal assisted therapy may be helpful in the rehabilitation process and in the treatment of patients to alleviate the phenomenon. Nevertheless, this solution has been widely acknowledged internationally, its pivotal role in patient recovery requires further recognition and reinforcement in Hungary.
Aims and methods: In the framework of a prospective, multicentric randomized, controlled trial among a prospective number of 250 patients of the South Pest Central Hospital and the patients brought in by the Institute of Behavioural Science of Semmelweis University have been participating in a 45-minute long dog therapy session a week, throughout a minimum of a 3-week period, since October 2018.
Experiences to date and expected results: Significantly favourable statistical results are expected in the psychological markers (mood, state anxiety, subjective and chronic stress levels) of participants, as well as in some of their physiological parameters (motor function improvement, pain reduction) for the impact of the intervention. The subjective perception of life quality and coping with illness by patients become easier with the aids provided by dog-therapy, while their motivation to complete the program is further strengthened. According to experiences to date, sessions with the therapeutic dog truly alleviates patient state anxiety, reduces pain, and exerts a positive influence in their daily lives. Additionally, according to our observations animal assisted therapies may be adequately included in the rehabilitation program of patients enhancing the impact of other treatments.
Conclusions: Animal assisted therapy as complementary therapy certainly has its place in the rehabilitation process and it is proposed that consideration should be given to the application of the method on a larger scale in health care. The statistical proof of the above mentioned is the major target for the continuation of our research work.

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Bemutatás módja

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Kind

Szabad

Status

elfogadva

Accepted presentation method

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Előadás fájl jóváhagyás

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Előadó

4672

Start

12:43

End

12:46

Authors (legacy)

Veronika Mittly1, György Purebl2, Veronika Fáy3
1. Semmelweis University Institute of Behavioural Sciences, South Pest Central Hospital, National Institute of Haematology and Infectiology, Centre for Rehabilitation
2. Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Semmelweis University
3. South Pest Central Hospital, National Institute of Haematology and Infectiology, Centre for Rehabilitation