ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2023
Human-Animal Bond Generated in a Brief Animal-Assisted Therapy Intervention in Adolescents with Mental Health Disorders.
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- The Impact of Psychosocial Factors on the Human-Pet Bond: Insights from Cat and Dog Owners.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- How to Measure Human-Dog Interaction in Dog Assisted Interventions? A Scoping Review.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe human-animal bond is crucial for the proper development of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) sessions. However, in specific cases such as in AAT focused on psychiatric patients who are admitted to acute units, there is only a short period of time available to establish this bond.
objectivesTo assess the degree of HAB generated after two AAT sessions in adolescents admitted to acute psychiatry units.
methodsA prospective multicenter cohort study aimed at adolescents aged 13 to 17 years admitted to the acute child and adolescent psychiatry unit of three hospitals.
interventionTwo weekly 1 h group sessions of AAT with therapy dogs. MAIN OUTCOME: The Center for the Study of Animal Wellness Pet Bonding Scale Survey (CSAWPB).
resultsOne hundred and fourteen adolescents participated. A positive perception of the dog was generated, achieving a good level of bonding and attachment.
conclusionsThe results obtained make it possible to affirm that a short period of time is enough to establish a good HAB between patients and therapy dogs. This study aims to contribute to the study of non-pharmacological interventions as a complement to pharmacological treatments in adolescents with mental health disorders.
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