Animal-Assisted Therapy for Patients With Disorders of Consciousness Following a Traumatic Brain Injury (June 2013-October 2020)

Authors

Jennifer A. Weaver, Jennifer A. Weaver, PhD, OTR/L, CBIS, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University.
Alison M. Cogan, Alison M. Cogan, PhD, OTR/L, is PROVEN Project Director, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and Adjunct Assistant Professor, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Kelsey Watters, Kelsey Watters, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, is Clinical Practice Leader, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

9-1-2022

Journal

The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Volume

76

Issue

Suppl 2

DOI

10.5014/ajot.2022/76S2002

Abstract

Systematic Review Briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic reviews developed in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Practice Program. Each Systematic Review Brief summarizes the evidence on a theme related to a systematic review topic. This Systematic Review Brief presents findings from the systematic review on the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy to improve arousal and awareness for people with disorders of consciousness following a traumatic brain injury.

APA Citation

Weaver, Jennifer A.; Cogan, Alison M.; and Watters, Kelsey, "Animal-Assisted Therapy for Patients With Disorders of Consciousness Following a Traumatic Brain Injury (June 2013-October 2020)" (2022). GW Authored Works. Paper 1675.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/1675

Department

Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences