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Dog handlers' exper...
Dog handlers' experiences of therapy dogs' impact on life near death for persons with dementia
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- Swall, Anna, 1977- (författare)
- Högskolan Dalarna,Omvårdnad
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- Gransjön Craftman, Åsa (författare)
- Sophiahemmet Högskola,Sophiahemmet högskola
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- Grundberg, Åke (författare)
- Sophiahemmet Högskola,Sophiahemmet högskola
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- Wiklund, Eleonor (författare)
- Nursing, Palliative Care, Lund, Sweden
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- Väliaho, Nina (författare)
- Nursing, Palliative Care Unit, Borås, Sweden
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- Hagelin, Carina Lundh (författare)
- Ersta Sköndal Bräcke högskola,Karolinska Institutet,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap,Karolinska institutet
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- Pensord Press Ltd. 2019
- 2019
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: International Journal of Palliative Nursing. - : Pensord Press Ltd.. - 1357-6321 .- 2052-286X. ; 25:2, s. 65-71
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Abstract
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- BACKGROUND:: Persons with dementia may have severe physical and psychological symptoms at the end of life. A therapy dog used in their care can provide comfort and relieve their anxiety. The dog handler guides the dog during the interaction with the patient.AIM:: To describe the impact of therapy dogs on people with dementia in the final stages of life from the perspective of the dog handler.METHODS:: Interviews were conducted and analysed using qualitative content analysis.FINDINGS:: The dog provides comfort and relief through its presence and by responding to the physical and emotional expressions of the dying person.CONCLUSIONS:: Interactions with dogs were found to have a positive impact on persons with dementia and eased the symptoms associated with end of life according to the dog handlers.
Ämnesord
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- Animal-assisted therapy
- Dementia
- Palliative care
- Therapy dog
- Health and Welfare
- Hälsa och välfärd
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- ref (ämneskategori)
- art (ämneskategori)
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