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Companion animal visitation and its effectiveness with stroke patients

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posted on 2009-01-01, 00:00 authored by Lauren. Prosser
The study employed a randomised controlled trial design to determine whether a companion animal intervention had any effect on wellbeing and quality of life in patients who were admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke. The study found significant benefits for their wellbeing and improvements in quality of life.

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xii, 190 leaves ; 30 cm.

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eng

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2009.

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Ph.D.

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Faculty of Health

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School of Health and Social Development

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