接受过训练的伴侣犬对被诊断患有精神健康状况的退伍军人的影响。 机翻

中文关键词（术语机标，非人工翻译）：行为学 · 急诊与重症

摘要

<h4>Purpose</h4>To explore the perceptions of U.S. Veterans on the influence of owning trained companion dogs (TCDs) from animal shelters on their mental health and influence of the historical distress of the dog on dog-owner bonding.<h4>Method</h4>A descriptive, exploratory design was used to collect data via telephone interviews with 90 veterans who adopted dogs and had a mental health diagnosis at the time of adoption.<h4>Results</h4>Ownership influenced perceptions of loneliness (97%), sense of purpose (87%), exercise (86%), safety (86%), anxiety (84%), depression (84%), and sleep (74%). Veterans who perceived that their dog experienced distress or trauma pre-adoption acknowledged it influenced feelings of connectedness (66%), relating to the dog (81%), helping the dog (81%), and the dog helping them (88%).<h4>Conclusion</h4>TCD ownership positively influenced veteran mental health. Help is a two-way street between veterans and dogs with a history of distress or trauma. Health care professionals caring for veterans with mental health conditions should explore dog ownership through specific companion programs.

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