Who's Helping Who:The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Major
Department of Recreation and Park Administration Recreational Therapy
Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Michelle Davis Gerken
Mentor Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Recommended Citation
Hunter, Jamie, "Who's Helping Who:The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy" (2015). University Presentation Showcase Event. 18.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2015/graduate/18
Abstract
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a supportive goal-oriented intervention that is based on human and animal interaction. There are different types of Animal-Assisted Therapy, some of these are equine, canine, feline, and others. AAT can benefit a wide range of people from children with disabilities, chemotherapy patients, sexually abused clients and many more.
The research will conduct a literature analysis focusing on Animal-Assisted Therapy and the benefits that the elderly and wounded warriors receive. AAT can benefit stroke victims, individuals suffering from dementia, those who have psychiatric disorders, and amputees. AAT can help these clients progress forward with their lives and continue on in the best way possible.
In conclusion, while evidence does support positive outcomes for the clients that use Animal-Assisted Therapy, the validity is still in question. Continued use and more research should be conducted to get a better understanding of Animal-Assisted Therapy and its benefits to clients across the board.
Presentation format
Poster
Poster Number
25
Who's Helping Who:The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a supportive goal-oriented intervention that is based on human and animal interaction. There are different types of Animal-Assisted Therapy, some of these are equine, canine, feline, and others. AAT can benefit a wide range of people from children with disabilities, chemotherapy patients, sexually abused clients and many more.
The research will conduct a literature analysis focusing on Animal-Assisted Therapy and the benefits that the elderly and wounded warriors receive. AAT can benefit stroke victims, individuals suffering from dementia, those who have psychiatric disorders, and amputees. AAT can help these clients progress forward with their lives and continue on in the best way possible.
In conclusion, while evidence does support positive outcomes for the clients that use Animal-Assisted Therapy, the validity is still in question. Continued use and more research should be conducted to get a better understanding of Animal-Assisted Therapy and its benefits to clients across the board.
