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English
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Purpose of Project: The purpose of this project is to quantify the reduction in negative mood in emergency department registered nurses and to improve satisfaction in their positions with the implementation of pet therapy.
Methodology: A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-test questionnaire using the Abbreviated Profile of Mood States (POMS) before and after interacting with a therapy dog.
Results: A total of 40 participants completed the pre- and post-test questionnaire, as well as the short demographic questionnaire. Using the Wilcoxon Sums Rank Test, there were statistically significant findings (p<0.0005) for impact on the RNs mood after interacting with the therapy dog.
Implications for Practice: Studies on pet therapy have demonstrated the positive effects of pet therapy with patients. However, there are limited studies on pet therapy as an intervention for healthcare providers. Incorporating pet therapy to RNs and other staff members is a cost-effective method that can improve their mood and may help retain staff.
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Topic
Animal-assisted therapy
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Topic
Family Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Care
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Rutgers University Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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ETD
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ETD_10940
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1 online resource (84 pages) : illustrations
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DNP
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Includes bibliographical references
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School of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
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