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Animal Assisted Therapy Kerry McKiernan and Ollie

Learn about the successful implementation of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) with stroke patients at the OPRS program, featuring Ollie the support dog. Discover the benefits of AAT, including reduced stress, pain relief, improved alertness and self-control in children. The program's impact on staff, evaluation, and future possibilities are explored. Witness how therapy sessions with Ollie improve mobility, communication, and confidence for patients. Explore the integration of AAT with occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy, enhancing overall stroke recovery.

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Animal Assisted Therapy Kerry McKiernan and Ollie

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  1. Animal Assisted TherapyKerry McKiernan and Ollie

  2. Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Goal-directed intervention in which an animal meeting specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process. .

  3. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/107598655/animalassistance-pilot-scheme-at-hutt-hospital-a-success-for-stroke-patientshttps://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/107598655/animalassistance-pilot-scheme-at-hutt-hospital-a-success-for-stroke-patients

  4. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/seven-sharp/clips/ollie-the-support-dog-changing-stroke-patients-lives-with-unique-brand-of-pet-therapyhttps://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/seven-sharp/clips/ollie-the-support-dog-changing-stroke-patients-lives-with-unique-brand-of-pet-therapy

  5. Lower blood pressure and lower resting heart rate (Morrison 2007). Studies conducted with cardiac patients have shown a decrease in levels of stress hormone, and anxiety scores have dropped.  • Reduction in pain • Improvement in alertness and anxiety in dementia (Veld 2005).  • Successful in improving self awareness, attention, listening skills and self control, impulse control in children.  RESEARCH

  6. Referral form Patient education hand-out Staff information sheet and education would be provided to the OPRS team regarding AAT] Questionnaires to staff and patients  Implementation of AAT for stroke patients admitted to OPRS    Evaluation Overall success of the programme The referral system Looking at the success of time of day, duration, location of therapy How has this impacted on MDT working Impact on inpatient team regarding staffing levels and workload cover Highlight any limitation of current set up and delivery Highlight any areas that AAT has been particularly successful

  7. Meet and greet • Read information and sign consent • Discuss goals based on OT/PT/SLT • Timetabled • Therapy can be targeted at • Transferable skills • Working on increasing particular component • Directly associated with their own dogs • Documentation in notes Process

  8. Upper Limb

  9. Scanning/Vision/Perception

  10. Sensory

  11. Reaching/weight transfer

  12. WEIGHTBARING, POINT KNEELING

  13. Walking

  14. Mr E • Standing balance, throwing ball for Ollie and encouraging weight shift/trunk movement in a functional pattern • Bending down to pick up a ball that Ollie has dropped at his feet • Difficulty releasing objects – Throwing ball automatic release. Ms C • Facilitated stroking using right hand, using for sensory stimulation, holding brush. • Walking Ollie encourages natural pattern, encourages change of speed. • Speech – Encourage to shout command, carry over from day to day Mrs B • Used Ollie to get down on the floor and stroke him, this can helped build up confidence with getting on ground with grandkids. • Walked Ollie to build up confidence to walk her own dogs Examples

  15. Motivation • Mood • Therapeutic relationship • Normalisaition for Patient • Takes the pressure of patient • Participate longer in session • Perform an exercise longer • Benefits include symptom management and secondary health complications.  Benefits

  16. Future Identify specific measurements Educational tool for other DHBs In-services and training for other DHBs and therapists National guidelines

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