Animal assisted therapy in neurorehabilitation inpatient units following acquired brain injury – A UK-based national survey of staff experiences and opinions

IF 1.7 Q2 Medicine Advances in integrative medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-01 DOI:10.1016/j.aimed.2023.10.004

Laura Edwards , Fiona Marshall

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Abstract

Background

Human animal interactions (HAI), including animal-assisted therapy (AAT) have been suggested to be useful in a range of clinical settings, including neurorehabilitation after acquired brain injury (ABI). The extent of such practice in the United Kingdom (UK) is unknown.

Objectives

To gain an understanding of the current state of practice and opinions about HAI and AAT for neurorehabilitation following ABI in the UK.

Methods

Healthcare workers in neurorehabilitation inpatient units in the UK were invited to respond to an online survey about their experiences and opinions of HAI and AAT.

Results

59 people responded to the questionnaire. Responses were overwhelmingly positive about the experience, practice and effects of AAT for patients with ABI. Some potential and experienced concerns and problems were identified but these could be prevented or addressed.

Conclusion

There is enthusiasm for AAT among neurorehabilitation healthcare professionals in the UK and a wide range of experience. There is scope for networking, research and the development of practice guidelines to support the implementation of AAT.

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获得性脑损伤后神经康复住院病房的动物辅助治疗-一项基于英国的全国工作人员经验和意见调查

人类动物相互作用（HAI），包括动物辅助治疗（AAT）已被认为在一系列临床环境中是有用的，包括获得性脑损伤（ABI）后的神经康复。这种做法在联合王国的程度尚不清楚。目的了解英国ABI后神经康复HAI和AAT的实践现状和观点。方法对英国神经康复住院单位的卫生保健工作者进行在线调查，了解他们对HAI和AAT的经验和看法。结果共有59人参与问卷调查。对于AAT治疗ABI患者的经验、实践和效果，反应是压倒性的积极。确定了一些潜在的和已经历的关切和问题，但这些问题是可以预防或解决的。结论英国神经康复医疗专业人员对AAT充满热情，经验丰富。为支持AAT的实施，有建立网络、开展研究和制定实践指南的空间。

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Advances in integrative medicine INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE-

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3.20

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11.80%

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审稿时长

15 weeks

期刊介绍： Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.