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The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of therapy dogs on children's anxiety and emotional management during a visit to the pediatric emergency department.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Pediatric patients ages 4-7 years old in the Pediatric Emergency Department | Patients will receive a 10-minute visit with therapy dog and child life handler |
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| Pediatric patients ages 8-12 years old in the Pediatric Emergency Department | Patients will receive a 10-minute visit with therapy dog and child life handler |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| 10-minute visit with therapy dog and child life specialist handler | Behavioral | A visit from a therapy dog and child life specialist will occur which will last for approximately 10 minutes. Parents and patients will be asked to sanitize their hand prior to the visit. The child life specialist will be instructed to have ad lib conversation with the family. The dog will remain on a leash during the visit. The patient will be free to pet the therapy dog if they wish. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in observed anxiety score as measured by Child Emotional Manifestation Scale (CEMS) before and after therapy dog visit | To determine the change in emotional management in children aged 4-12 years after a visit from a therapy dog and child life specialist handler, as measured by an observed CEMS score (Children's Emotional Management Scale) before and after the visit. This will be completed by an investigator. Scores range from 5-25, with higher scores indicating higher levels of observed anxiety. | change from baseline at 20 minutes after intervention |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in perceived anxiety level of patient by parent as measured by Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDs) before and after therapy Dog Visit | To determine the change in perceived level of child anxiety as reported by parents after a visit with a therapy dog and child life specialist handler. This will be measured using the Subjective Unit of Distress (SUD) score. Scores range from 0-100 with higher scores indicating higher levels of perceived anxiety by the parent. |
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Patients will be recruited at both Norton Children's Hospital Emergency Department and Norton Children's Medical Center Emergency department.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Michelle D Stevenson, MD, MS | University of Louisville | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Norton Children's Hospital | Louisville | Kentucky | 40202 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D001008 | Anxiety Disorders |
| D000080103 | Emotional Regulation |
| ID | Term |
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| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D000068356 | Self-Control |
| D012919 | Social Behavior |
| D001519 | Behavior |
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| change from baseline at 20 minutes after intervention |
| Overall Parent Satisfaction | Parents will complete a survey describing their satisfaction with their visit | Immediately after completion of intervention |