The face of our present day health care is revolutionizing. No longer is westernized medicine the answer to all health care problems. People today are becoming more aware of alternative forms of medicine, such as herbal remedies, acupuncture, massage therapy and the power of pet therapies. Since working in a hospital, I have witnessed first hand the power of pet therapies and the impact they have on patients. Some of the worst problems that patients face is not the specific health related problem, but the feeling of isolation and loneliness that comes with being ill. In my experience, patients are always ecstatic when they see the therapy dogs and even more so when given the chance to interact with the animal. After the visit is over, patients seem so much happier and emotional recharged. It is always important that we as nurses are open to all forms of healing and resist the brainwashed mentality, that to solve the problem, just take a pill.
The following are links to Pet Therapy web sites:
www.sniksnak.com/therapy.html
health.discovery.com/centers/aging/pet_therapy/pet_therapy.html
www.uoguelph.ca/news/2007/01/group_to_explor.html
Picture source: www.dogflu.ca/dogs/dog_news
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