What Factors Influence Perceptions About Animal-Assisted Therapy?

Yordy, Morgan; Tuttle, Malti; Meyer, Jill M.; Kartovicky, Leah

doi:10.1080/15401383.2020.1848681

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“…29 The results from that study aligned with this research study in that school counselors' responses regarding the positive impact of AAT were significantly higher than responses by school nurses. 29 In addition, school counselors might seek to include AAT as a complementary approach to their practice because various school counselors have already incorporated canines into their school counseling programs. 30 Although school counselors endorsed AAT more than school nurses did, the gap over time decreased.…”

Section: Incorporating Aat In Schoolssupporting

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“…Overall, school counselors endorse collaboration and intention of use of AAT in schools at a higher rate than school nurses. School counselors by training and practice seek collaboration with all stakeholders 5,6,8,23,29 . One specific area of collaboration is with school nurses to bring AAT into K-12 schools 29 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…School counselors by training and practice seek collaboration with all stakeholders 5,6,8,23,29 . One specific area of collaboration is with school nurses to bring AAT into K-12 schools 29 . A recent research study was conducted to focus on the factors that influenced the perceptions of school nurses and school counselors about AAT, specifically with canines 29 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…29 A recent research study was conducted to focus on the factors that influenced the perceptions of school nurses and school counselors about AAT, specifically with canines. 29 The results from that study aligned with this research study in that school counselors' responses regarding the positive impact of AAT were significantly higher than responses by school nurses. 29 In addition, school counselors might seek to include AAT as a complementary approach to their practice because various school counselors have already incorporated canines into their school counseling programs.…”

Section: Incorporating Aat In Schoolsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…26 The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) can work with these disciplines to shape practice, 32 such as AAT, which is driven by nurses and proven a beneficial therapy and facilitator of communication for students as well as administrators, teachers, and health professionals in school. 29,33 School Nurses and Continuing Education Many educational programs presented to nurses are considered positive and effective. These educational opportunities provide nurses evidence-based initiatives to apply to practice.…”

Section: Incorporating Aat In Schoolsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Training School Counselors and Nurses to Enhance Collaboration Through Animal-Assisted Therapy

2022

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The school nurse and school counselor serve an important role to foster student academic achievement, physical and mental health, and connectiveness. Each is paramount to student success; therefore, efforts should be made to further enhance collaborative efforts. Researchers sought to determine if an online training course centered on integrative methods would enhance collaboration between the school nurse and counselor. Design:This study used a quasi-experimental design with 3 data points (pretest, posttest, and 6-month follow-up), assessing the impact of educational content and knowledge application based on an online training module incorporating animal-assisted therapy (AAT) concepts and the school counselor and school nurse collaboration model. Methods:The continuing professional development questionnaire was used to evaluate professionals' behavior, specifically focusing on how knowledge translates into practice. The intervention included a training course designed for school nurses and counselors. Researchers analyzed data to determine how their collaboration and endorsement of AAT changed over time. Results:School counselors endorsed collaboration and intention of AAT application in schools at a higher rate than school nurses. However, after the intervention, differences between school counselors and nurses diminished over time. Conclusion:The findings provide recommendations for the clinical nurse specialist to implement evidence-based programs targeting school nurse and school counselor collaboration.

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Section: Incorporating Aat In Schoolssupporting

confidence: 75%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%