Developing an animal-assisted support program for healthcare employees

Developing an animal-assisted support program for healthcare employees

Abstract Background Employee burnout and its associated consequences is a significant problem in the healthcare workforce. Workplace animal therapy programs offer a potential strategy for improving employee well-being; however, research on animal therapy programs for healthcare workers is lacking. T...

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Main Authors: Bella Etingen, Rachael N. Martinez, Bridget M. Smith, Timothy P. Hogan, Laura Miller, Karen L. Saban, Dawn Irvin, Becky Jankowski, Frances M. Weaver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Animal therapy
Employee burnout
Employee wellness
Healthcare workers
Organizational behavior
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-05586-8

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