According to the literature from the Harvard Health Publication (2011), research dated as early as 1980s supports animal-assisted therapy which have immense health benefits for individuals who suffers from anxiety, mental health, and having issues coping with stress. Introducing pet therapy to an individual helps alleviate the symptoms of depression and everyday mental condition (contentment). Furthermore, the presence of dogs calms the persons moods and improves overall psychological welfare and…
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ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY: ITS IMPLICATIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND THE NURSING PROFESSION Amanda J. Sawdey Western Kentucky University: School of Nursing Fall 2014 Abstract There are many pertinent implications of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) to the mental health and nursing profession. In this project there will be discussions of the definitions of AAT, the history of the practice, current types of animal-assisted therapy, potential benefits, ethical concerns, and finally it’s implication…
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Nicole Sinske CDIS 310: Research Literacy in CDIS 1/29/13 Paper #1 Most children have a dream of what they want to be when they grow up. Many choose such things as a professional athlete, a policeman, a doctor, or something along those lines. I was one of those children. My dream was to become a veterinarian. Name an animal; I’ve had it as a pet at least once in my life. It was the perfect career for me. I had never once thought of becoming a speech-language pathologist. The truth is, I despised…
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Bio 2 Disease Papers 3rd Term 11/20/12 Simmons 7th Period 7-01 Prakash Akula Rabies Rabies is a extremely deadly virus transmitted by the saliva of infected animals. Some common animals native to the United States are skunks, raccoons, bats, foxes, coyotes. In many cases once some one is diagnosed with rabies its near fatal. Rabies is known to not have apparent symptoms, but when the symptoms appear its near the end of its cycle. Some symptoms include headache…
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Research and Evaluation Final: Efficacy of Group Therapy on Grieving Addicts Jean Berry Walden University Research and Evaluation Final: Efficacy of Group Therapy on Grieving Addicts Addiction is a disease of the brain, characterized by its inability to abstain consistently ("American Society of Addiction Medicine," 2015). Addiction is often a lifelong struggle and is associated with many issues outside of illegal drugs (Terrazas, Todd, & Harp, 2015) The issues associated with addiction are tremendous…
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Hong Kong Shue Yan UniversityNg Sze Long16P030 Author Note This paper was prepared for English Writing 211, Section 29, taught by Professor Cheung. Introduction In recent years, issues related to animal testing has been a commonly debated subject and frequently discussed, particularly in the media. It is often said that animal testing should be banned because it is cruel. On the contrary, the opponents said that the animal testing has contributed to human world. Therefore, animal testing is a…
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EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE and ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Introduction As defined in 2012 by the American Nurses Association, “nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations. “To deliver the best optimal treatment…
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people. The numbers of Alzheimer’s patients around the world are rapidly increasing. The purpose of this paper is to discover the probable causes and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease According to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s neurons resulting in behavioral…
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technologically as has medicine. This includes our understanding of health and healing as evidenced by Dossey’s three eras of medicine. Era 1, beginning in the 1800’s, reflected the prevailing view that health and illness are totally physical in nature and therapies included surgical procedures and drugs. Era 2, starting in the 1950’s, related to the mind and body. Practitioners began to realize that emotions and feelings can impact health. Era 3, still developing today, began in the 1990’s and builds on the…
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Classroom Expectations – students are expected to arrive on time and be prepared and attentive. Note-taking is recommended. Supplies suggested: folder, pencil, colored pencils, journal/notebook, black or blue pens, college rule paper, and colored paper or construction paper. What you should know about the materials we will use… In addition to classroom activities, experiments, discussion, lectures, projects students will also encounter these other sources of informational materials to help prepare…
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