Effect of Canine Play Interventions as a Stress Reduction Strategy in College Students

Delgado, Cheryl; Toukonen, Margaret; Wheeler, Corinne

doi:10.1097/nne.0000000000000451

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“…Our results are fully consistent with Delgado et al [38] in regard to mood evaluation and subjective stress evaluation. In both studies, a statistically significant improvement in mood and a reduction in stress perception were observed, provided the students had the opportunity to interact with a dog.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…In our study, the group with the dog did not show a significant reduction in systolic or diastolic pressure. Delgado et al [38] reported a decrease in the physiological values of the students, but not in the value of diastolic pressure. In their study, the most significantly reduced physiological value was salivary cortisol, which was not measured in our study.…”

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confidence: 94%

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Effect of Dog Presence on Stress Levels in Students under Psychological Strain: A Pilot Study

Machová

Procházková

Vadroňová

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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As university students face many stressful situations, especially during the examination period, this study focused on the use of animal-assisted activities (AAAs) with a dog as a means of relieving students’ stress before a final exam. The aim was to determine whether a 10-min interaction with a dog affected subjectively evaluated stress and mood, objective blood pressure, and heart rate. Ninety-three female students (mean age = 22.5 years; standard deviation = 3.8 years) were divided into three groups according to their preference. The first group underwent AAAs (n = 26), the second group chose a relaxation technique (n = 28), and the last one was a control group (n = 39). Physiological values were measured using a pressure gauge and the subjective feelings of stress and mood were evaluated by the Likert scale 1–5. The AAA group showed significant improvement after 10 min of interaction in both mood and stress, with no change in heart rate and blood pressure. The remaining groups showed a significant decrease in blood pressure, but not in heart rate, with different evaluations of mood and stress. AAAs with a dog appear to be effective in improving students’ mood and stress without affecting their physiological parameters.

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confidence: 94%

Effect of Dog Presence on Stress Levels in Students under Psychological Strain: A Pilot Study

Machová

Procházková

Vadroňová

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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“…It aims to raise the quality of life and well-being of patients and may serve as complementary treatment for trauma (O'Haire, Guérin, & Kirkham, 2015). There is evidence that interaction with trained dogs reduces anxiety and stress (Barker, Knisely, McCain, & Best, 2005;Barker, Pandurangi, & Best, 2003;Delago, Toukonen, & Wheeler, 2018).…”

Section: Animal Assisted Therapy: Interaction With Therapy Dogs (Td)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Distraction‐focused interventions on examination stress in nursing students: Effects on psychological stress and biomarker levels. A randomized controlled trial

Gebhart

Buchberger

Klotz

et al. 2019

Int J of Nursing Practice

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Background: Nursing students all over the world experience high levels of stress with negative impacts on their health, emotional state and performance.Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effects of distraction-focused interventions on examination stress and anxiety in nursing students. Methods:A randomized controlled, parallel trial design was conducted from January to June 2016. After baseline measurement, 72 participants were randomized to one of the following groups (n = 18 each): (i) animal-assisted therapy; (ii) music therapy;(iii) mandala painting; (iv) control group. Outcomes of all groups in terms of stressreduction were compared by measuring self-reported perceived stress (STAI-State and visual analogue stress scale) and salivary biomarker levels (Cortisol and Immunoglobulin A).Results: Fifty-seven complete data sets (n = 12-16 for each group) were analysed. All distraction-focused interventions showed stress and anxiety reduction in everyday school situations. By contrast, on days with examinations, stress reductions did not reach statistical significance in regard to self-reported psychological stress. At the same time, interventions resulted in significantly decreased levels of stress biomarkers (P < .001).Conclusions: Our preliminary findings suggest positive but situation-dependent effects of distraction-focused interventions in academic settings. Further research should investigate the complex relationship between physiological and psychological stress parameters.

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“…Students can use physical activity as a coping method and faculty should recognize mental health needs of students and encourage coping methods (Chernomas & Shapiro, 2013). Therapy dogs in an academic setting provide support (Young, 2012) and contact with dogs has been shown to reduce the negative effects of stress (Delgado, Toukonen, & Wheeler, 2018). Dog walking is a proven intervention to increase physical activity and in turn, promote health (see Table 1).…”

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Evaluation of Dog Walking Programs to Promote Student Nurse Health

Yordy

Graff

2019

BHAC

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Aim:To provide a brief review of health concerns associated with a sedentary lifestyle and summarize some of the benefits of walking, with specific focus on the value of dog-walking programs as a means to improve health and wellness for the student nurse. Methods: A professor within the School of Nursing and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine collaborated to review research on the benefits of dog walking and interventions utilizing dogs to increase and sustain physical activity in their owners and those that enjoy the companionship a dog can provide. Results: Dog walking is an intervention to increase activity among student nurses due to companionship and the sense of obligation dogs provide. Research suggests that dog owners are more physically active with subsequent health benefits for both owners and dogs. Animal assisted therapy programs within the university setting can link students with dogs to improve physical activity. Conclusion: Dog walking has benefits to both people and dogs. Nursing faculty can develop physical activity programs within their institution that incorporate walking a dog to enhance physical activity among student nurses. Further research is needed to empirically evaluate effectiveness of dog walking in the student nurse population.

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Effect of Canine Play Interventions as a Stress Reduction Strategy in College Students

Cited by 46 publications

References 24 publications

Effect of Dog Presence on Stress Levels in Students under Psychological Strain: A Pilot Study

Effect of Dog Presence on Stress Levels in Students under Psychological Strain: A Pilot Study

Distraction‐focused interventions on examination stress in nursing students: Effects on psychological stress and biomarker levels. A randomized controlled trial

Evaluation of Dog Walking Programs to Promote Student Nurse Health

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