Pinnipeds and PTSD: An Analysis of a Human-Animal Interaction Case Study Program for a Veteran

• Main Authors: Rachel A. Wortman (Author), Theresa Vallone (Author), Michele Karnes (Author), Christine Walawander (Author), Dion Daly (Author), Bonnie Fox-Garrity (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi-Wiley, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The objective of this study was to examine the impact of a pinniped (grey and harbor seals) facilitated human-animal interaction pilot program on the self-reported PTSD-like symptoms of a veteran. This study analyzed preexisting, deidentified data that represented the participant's scores on th...