The following paper focuses on the use of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in oncology patients. The purpose of this paper was to explore a nursing practice and its relevance of improving quality and safety measures in patient populations. Select articles that covered AAI and its effects were chosen and discussed in the paper.
This class and final project has taught me about evidence-based practice and the research done to test theories and better patient care. I have done research in previous classes, but it wasn’t to this extent or about a topic I really cared about. This paper and the information I’ve learned is something that I would … [Read more…]
I still stick with my assumptions about nurses and ethical conduct. Nurses take an oath saying that they will devote care to their patients and do no harm. This is in line with the ethical principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence. Nurses do everything in their power to serve their patients and do right by them. … [Read more…]
My assumptions on the use of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) in oncology patients was that it would help elevate mood and bring happiness in a rather dark time. I understand that this isn’t a curative measure for cancer, but it is important to put emphasis on mental health. After looking at research on this topic, my … [Read more…]
My team and I only revised a bit of the wording for our PICOT question. We established a question that allowed us to find numerous articles discussing our topic on therapy dogs and oncology patients. We worked well as a team on formulating the question and finding articles to use. We would all join a … [Read more…]
I feel good about my group and our ability to stay on task and on time. I’m working with 3 others that I communicate with daily and am constantly studying with. We’ve had a group chat since last year and we’re all on the SNA e-board. So you could say that we motivate each other … [Read more…]
