Canine-assisted ANxiety Reduction IN Emergency

Canine-assisted ANxiety Reduction IN Emergency

The purpose of this study is to see if dogs can reduce the anxiety level of patients in the emergency department.

Patients will score their pain, anxiety, and depression. A dog will then come into the patient's room for approximately 15 minutes after which the patient will score his/her pain, anxiety, and depression again.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Research staff will screen for inclusion criterion by asking the care providers if they agree with this statement, "I believe this patient is experiencing moderate or greater anxiety".

Exclusion Criteria:

• Extreme intoxication, agitation that precludes conversation with the patient, fear of dogs, dog bite, allergy to dogs.