Veterans transitioning from isolation to integration: a look at veteran/service dog partnerships
Veterans transitioning from isolation to integration: a look at veteran/service dog partnerships
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DOI：
10.1080/09638288.2017.1363301
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发表时间：
2018-11-20
影响因子：
2.2
通讯作者：
Barger, Stephanie
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作者：
Crowe, Terry K.;Sanchez, Victoria;Barger, Stephanie
背景：本研究通过收集有创伤后应激障碍和/或创伤性脑损伤病史的退伍军人的观点，探讨了退伍军人/服务犬伙伴关系的动态。方法：采用探索性定性方法（焦点小组和个人访谈）来调查与社区参与、家人和朋友关系、自我护理、工作和休闲相关的退伍军人/服务犬关系。九名男性退伍军人、Paws 和 Stripes 项目毕业生参加了活动。数据由两名研究团队成员进行音频记录和转录，他们使用定性分析软件来管理和编码数据。整个研究团队讨论了主题并就分析得出的主题达成了共识。结果：关于退伍军人/服务犬关系的感知益处出现了五个主题：僻静但寻求社会（从孤立转向重新联系）；开放机会（应对日常生活）；弥合差距（促进社会机会）；重获生命（改变价值感和目标）。一个总体主题“平静催化剂”将其他四个主题联系起来。结论：这项研究中的退伍军人报告说，他们的目标是恢复和发展生活的关键方面，他们认为服务犬是他们从孤立过渡到重返社会的支持。这项研究发现，服务犬支持退伍军人实现他们的目标。
Background: This study explored the dynamics of veteran/service dog partnerships by gathering the perspectives of veterans with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury. Methods: Exploratory qualitative methods (focus groups and individual interviews) were used to investigate veteran/service dog relationships related to community involvement, family and friend relationships, self-care, work, and leisure. Nine male veterans, Paws, and Stripes program graduates participated. Data were audio recorded and transcribed by two research team members who used qualitative analytic software to manage and code the data. The full research team discussed themes and reached consensus on the themes that emerged from analysis. Results: Five themes emerged about the perceived benefit of veteran/service dog relationship: Secluded but Seeking Society (moving from isolation to reconnection); Opening Opportunities (navigating daily life); Bridging the Gap (facilitating social opportunities); and Reclaiming Life (transforming sense of worth and purpose). An overarching theme, Calming Catalyst, connected the other four themes. Conclusions: Veterans in this study reported that their goal was to reclaim and develop key aspects of their lives and they perceived service dogs as a support in their transition from isolation to reintegration. This study found that service dogs supported the veterans to meet their goal.