A Study to Observe Therapy Dog Visits Effects on Nurse Job Satisfaction and Productivity
Overview
Tab Title Description
Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 17-009373
Sponsor Protocol Number: 17-009373
About this study
The purpose of this study is to observe therapy dog visits effects on nurse job satisfaction and productivity.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
Each nursing department must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Able to consent to participating
- Willing to participate throughout all four treatments
- Read and speak English
- Able to answer an electronic survey and questionnaire weekly
- No dog allergies or fears
Exclusion Criteria:
- Minors and children
- Unwilling to consent
- Unable to participate throughout all treatments
- Unable to read or speak English
- Unable to answer an electronic survey and questionnaire weekly
- Dog allergies or fears
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Brent Bauer, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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