A Patient's Best Friend.

Haggard, Ann

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Publication Date: 1985

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A Patient's Best Friend.

Haggard, Ann

American Journal of Nursing, v85 n12 p1375-76 Dec 1985

The author describes the development of a pet therapy program at a rehabilitation unit of a hospital. She discusses documentation of the success of pet therapy programs, picking out the right pets, responsibilities of caring for the pet, training the pet, patient response, and program policies. (CT)

Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Hospitals, Nurses, Patients, Program Design, Program Development, Program Effectiveness, Rehabilitation Programs

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Language: English

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