A brief visit with a therapy dog leads to clinically significant reductions in pain and anxiety as well as improved well-being in patients in the emergency department, a randomized controlled trial shows.
They have offered comfort at nursing homes, schools even disaster sites. Now, a study shows that a 10-minute visit from therapy dogs can help relieve emergency room patients' pain.
They have offered comfort at nursing homes, schools even disaster sites. Now, a study shows that a 10-minute visit from therapy dogs can help relieve emergency room patients' pain.