Therapy Dogs Reduce Anxiety in Children Visiting the Emergency Department
Comforting Canines May Ease Pediatric ER Anxiety
Topline:
A randomized clinical trial found that therapy dogs significantly reduced anxiety in children visiting the emergency department, with both child-reported and parent-reported anxiety levels decreasing after exposure to therapy dogs.
Study Details
Anxiety is a common experience for children in emergency departments (EDs), often exacerbated by medic…
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