What is Pet Therapy?
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Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a type of therapy that involves an animal, such as dogs, with specific characteristics becoming a fundamental part of a person's treatment.
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How do members experience Pet Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support mental / emotional health | 12 | 11 | |
| Promote relaxation | 10 | 1 | |
| Personal enjoyment / entertainment | 7 | 1 | |
| Pain | 2 | 3 | |
| Stress | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenal fatigue | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 13 |
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