Date Available
8-5-2014
Year of Publication
2014
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Committee Chair
Dr. Leslie Scott
Clinical Mentor
Dr. Kathy Sheppard-Jones
Committee Member
Dr. Mollie Aleshire
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this project was to determine knowledge and attitudes of pediatric primary care providers working in a university outpatient clinic settings towards the use of animal-assisted therapy as a complementary treatment for children. This report also includes an integrative review of animal-assisted therapy in pediatric populations and a clinical practice guideline analysis regarding the use of equine facilitated learning with high risk children and adolescents in residential psychiatric treatment.
Methods: A survey tool was administered to the Department of Pediatrics at UK Healthcare.
Results: There were 41 respondents to the survey, 36 of which met inclusion criteria.
Conclusions: The majority of providers were positive towards the use of animal-assisted therapy and responded that they felt it is beneficial for patients. Many respondents were concerned about cost and transportation issues, and responded with an interest for more education.
Recommended Citation
Million, Shannon Leigh, "Assessing Provider Knowledge and Attitude Towards Animal-Assisted Therapy as a Complementary Treatment for Children" (2014). DNP Projects. 29.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/dnp_etds/29
