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That AAT would result in “no statistical or clinical differences in pain and vital signs” for children ages 3-
17 years.
The treatment is a 15–20 minutes session with the AAT dog and handler and the controls were to have
the child sit quietly for 15 minutes in an uninterrupted, calm environment
That there is strong evidence that AAT can be an effective method for reducing pain in children. Pain
reduction was four times greater in those children undergoing AAT as compared to those relaxing
quietly for 15 min.
AAT can be an effective method for reducing pain in children and promote calmness in children
with post-traumatic stress disorder.
A pet can be a great way to reduce stress and pain for people with a sickness
6) What were the limitations of this study?
Wasn’t truly randomized
The dog used for the AAT passed away so the sample size is low