Animal-assisted therapy at Mayo Clinic: The time is now

Creagan, Edward T.; Bauer, Brent A.; Thomley, Barbara S.; Borg, Jessica M.

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.03.002

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Animal-assisted therapy at Mayo Clinic: The time is now

Creagan, Edward T., Bauer, Brent A., Thomley, Barbara S., Borg, Jessica M.·2015·Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

DOI 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.03.002

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The animal-human bond refers to an emotional, almost existential, relationship between animals and people. From the time of antiquity, domestic animals were an important source of economic vitality, but with the changing cultural landscape, the companion animal has become a faithful friend. Overwhelming anecdotal evidence supports the healing power of this relationship. We summarize the emerging literature on the neurobiochemical and cardiovascular benefits of companion pet ownership. We address the peer-reviewed data from myriad journal articles assessing the impact of the companion animal on the quality and often the length of life of select patients.

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Authors: Creagan, E. T., Bauer, B. A., Thomley, B. S., & Borg, J. M.
Affiliations: Mayo Clinic (US)
Corresponding author: Creagan, Edward T.
ORCID: Creagan, Edward T.
Bauer, Brent A.
Thomley, Barbara S.
Venue: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2015-05
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Pages: 101-104
ISSN: 1744-3881 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.03.002
OpenAlex: W2012628171
Cited by: 110
References: 52
Citations by year: 2026: 5 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 63 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 11 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 1
FWCI: 4.57
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Human-Animal Interaction Studies
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Music Therapy and Health
Keywords: animal-assisted therapy, human-animal bond, companion animals, pet ownership, neurochemistry, cardiovascular benefits, quality of life, longevity, animal-assisted interventions
MeSH terms: Animals, Human-Animal Bond, Dogs, Humans, Longevity, Minnesota, Quality of Life, Animal Assisted Therapy, Pets

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