Date of Award
5-1-2025
Degree Name
Occupational Therapy, OTD
Document Type
Capstone
First Advisor
Amanda Mohler
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy
Abstract
Older adults in residential care frequently experience psychosocial challenges such as isolation, depression, and reduced engagement in meaningful activity. Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT), when integrated into occupational therapy, offers a powerful, evidence-based means to address these concerns by promoting emotional well-being, social connection, and purposeful interaction. This capstone project leveraged AAT as a therapeutic intervention specifically designed to meet psychosocial needs.
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Recommended Citation
Bassham, Blaire Kennon, "Utilizing Animal-Assisted Therapy to Address Pyschosocial Implications of the Geriatric Population in a Residential Facility" (2025). Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones. 82.
https://arch.astate.edu/nhp-ot-cap/82
