A Qualitative Exploration of the Use of Service Dogs in Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Jennifer J ShiroffKathy GrayGabrielle M SantulliStephen DiDonatoPatricia J KellyJacqueline O'Rourke FulfordPublished in: Psychiatric research and clinical practice (2022)
Our study highlights the benefits of using a SD as a tertiary treatment for PTSD and/or TBI in veterans. Veterans in our study articulated the benefits of using a SD as a tertiary treatment option, and the need to make this a standard treatment option for all veterans who suffer from PTSD and/or TBI.