Connecting Amidst COVID-19: A Role for USask Therapy Dogs [Funder: Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, Genome BC]
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Key facts
Disease
COVID-19Funder
Other Funders (Canada)Principal Investigator
Dell, ColleenResearch Location
CanadaLead Research Institution
University of SaskatchewanResearch Priority Alignment
N/A
Research Category
Policies for public health, disease control & community resilience
Research Subcategory
Community engagement
Special Interest Tags
Digital Health
Study Type
Non-Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
N/A
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Unspecified
Vulnerable Population
Unspecified
Occupations of Interest
Unspecified
Abstract
Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic involving animals are trending on-line. Companion dogs, like Pluto the schnauzer, are sharing tips on healthy social isolation. People are using social media to find connection with others, including therapy dogs. Our team's on-line activity is designed for USask students to continue to connect and receive comfort and support from St. John Ambulance therapy dogs in the absence of on-campus visits, as well as gain credible information on mental health self-care tips during a pandemic. Therapy dog events will be held on-line for USask students and the greater Saskatchewan community - tune in to connect!