The Role That Assistance Dogs Play in Supporting People with Disabilities / by Gabriel Bennett, Emma Goodall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bennett, Gabriel.

Contributor:

Goodall, Emma.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in Modern Perspectives on Disability Research, 3004-9717

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology.

Medical sciences.

Medical care.

Quality of life.

Mental health.

Behavioral Sciences and Psychology.

Health Sciences.

Health Care.

Quality of Life Research.

Mental Health.

Local Subjects:

Behavioral Sciences and Psychology.

Health Sciences.

Health Care.

Quality of Life Research.

Mental Health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (100 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2024.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2024.

Summary:

Dogs have long been recognised as valuable companions for people with disabilities. In this book, readers will learn about how dogs can improve the quality of life for people with physical, sensory, and mental disabilities. Using participant and expert insights, this book explores the benefits of dogs, including how they can increase independence, improve emotional wellbeing, and enhance social connections. Whether you are a person with a disability, a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or simply interested in learning more about the remarkable ways in which dogs can support people with disabilities, this book offers a compelling and informative read.

Contents:

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Results in the existing literature

Chapter 3 - Limitations of current studies

Chapter 4 - Directions for research in the future

Appendices.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9789819714926

9819714923

OCLC:

1435750915