Abstract
Research on equine assisted therapy has shown it to be an effective treatment for anxiety and stress related symptoms; however, research on nurses is limited. The purpose of the study is to explore the effect of equine assisted therapy on post-traumatic stress disorder among healthcare professionals at Houston Methodist West.
Detailed abstract attached.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Equine Assisted Therapy, Stress and Coping, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Healthcare Professionals, Caregivers
Recommended Citation
Espinosa, Laura A. and Shani, Pinky, "Caring for Caregivers with Equine Assisted Services" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 74.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2023/presentations_2023/74
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Conference Year
2023
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-10-17
Caring for Caregivers with Equine Assisted Services
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Research on equine assisted therapy has shown it to be an effective treatment for anxiety and stress related symptoms; however, research on nurses is limited. The purpose of the study is to explore the effect of equine assisted therapy on post-traumatic stress disorder among healthcare professionals at Houston Methodist West.
Detailed abstract attached.