Concept information
Preferred term
Therapy Animals
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Animal, Pet Therapy
- Animals, Pet Therapy
- Pet Therapy Animal
- Pet Therapy Animals
Scope note
- Therapy animals visit hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, schools, and other places where people may be facing health challenges or stressors to provide an emotional or mental health benefit by their presence. They may also be used to assist physical and occupational therapists. Therapy animals are generally registered, trained, and screened, but are not covered by laws as are service animals.
History note
- 2021
In other languages
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Finnish
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terapiaeläin
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Swedish
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Stöddjur
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Terapihundar
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000085703
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