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Description
This article presents a case study of the therapeutic interaction between a canine and a mechanically ventilated patient providing support for the encouragement of animal-assisted interactions as an advanced symptom management technique in the intensive care unit. Education Level: Intermediate Format: Online Content Focus: OT Service Delivery Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: To earn credit, you must read the article and complete the quiz and evaluation, earning a score of 70% or greater on the posttest.Purpose of Activity
To provide information about the use of animal-assisted interactions (AAIs) in the intensive care unit (ICU) to help manage psychological symptoms during mechanical ventilation.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Identify psychological symptoms common to mechanical ventilation and the role of AAI in their management.
- Evaluate the implementation and evaluation of AAI in the ICU.
Disclosures
The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Price:
$6.95
Credits:
- AOTA 0.05 CEUs/1/2 Contact Hour
Lippincott Professional Development / Wolters Kluwer Health is an approved provider of continuing education by The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. Provider Number 5448.
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Professions:
Occupational Therapist
Test Code: JHPN1217B-OT
Published: Dec 2017
Expires: 7/1/2025
Sources:
Allied Health Collection
Required Passing Score: 12/15 (80%)
Categories:
Domain of OT
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Occupational Therapy Service Delivery