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The homeless and their animal companions: an integrative review
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posted on 2023-05-20, 06:44 authored by Cleary, M, Denis VisentinDenis Visentin, Thapa, DK, West, S, Raeburn, T, Rachel KornhaberRachel KornhaberResearch indicates a strong bond between those who are homeless and their companion animals. This relationship provides a number of benefits to the homeless person as well as to the animal, including safety, responsibility and improved emotional and mental health. However, the relationship can also add challenges, including decreased access to accommodation, decreased effort to find shelter as a consequence, and emotional vulnerability relating to fear of losing their companion pet. This integrative review examined the benefits and challenges of companion animals for the homeless to determine the consistency of findings to aid better service delivery to the homeless population.
Funding
University of Tasmania
History
Publication title
Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services ResearchVolume
47Pagination
47-59ISSN
0894-587XDepartment/School
School of NursingPublisher
Kluwer Academic-Human Sciences PressPlace of publication
233 Spring St, New York, USA, Ny, 10013-1578Rights statement
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