It is generally claimed that pet visits is the one of good method for making patients in a hospital feel better, but I would not like to see pet visits organised at a hospital where I work. I have 2 reasons to explain why? My first reason, Exactly, I detest pets even dog or cat. If I work on the ward in a hospital where has pets around, I may be nervous. In addition, I think some patients also dislike pets as me, and this program will make those of patients feel uncomfortable. However, If a hospital where I work really want to bring pet visits for patients, it must to have guideline or separate zone for patient who join this program.
You have a point, Sai. In planning pet visits, hospital staff need to consider the needs of those who dislike or even fear certain pets. Organising pet visits just for those who want to opt in to them may be the answer.
Actually, I never heard about utilizing pet visits program in the hospital and never seen in Thailand before. While this is a good program lead to patients get well being, the health organization should be study about advantages, disadvantages and needs of most patients in Thailand's hospital before setting program.
Recently, pet visits is the issue argued between experts that it is appropriate, isn't it. For me, I like to see pets in the hospital in terms of medication as although pets effect some physical health, they help improve metal health. If there are obvious rules to control over sanitary and visiting time, pet visits will have advantages outweigh disadvantage for patients who are animals lover.
I agree with you. I think the advantages of pet visits would outweigh the disadvantages. As money is tight for many hospital boards, I wonder how such visits might be organised successfully at the least cost possible? Do you have any suggestions?
I agree with pet visits at a hospital and long-term care facilities . For my perspective pets is best friends and pets enable patients to get well from physical mental and spiritual health because pet therapy decrease feelings of depression and stabilize our heart health .It’s good medicine for people. Research shows the positive, effect our pets can have on our happiness and health such as The University of Maryland Medical Center care patients who have severe pneumonia, delirious and hallucinating pets can help him get well soon and more articles supported pet visit to help patients too. However, little is known about the risks that animals in hospitals especially infection . Pets should be vaccinated against rabies. should avoid contact with invasive devices (such as catheters), bandages or parts of the body with damaged skin. In addition, patients should not eat or drink while they play with the animals, and any people who touch the animals should wash their hands before and after ward. And In general should be train animal be for allows they come to patients such things as strangers, loud noises, angry voices, threatening gestures, crowding, vigorous patting, other animals and handler’s commands .
A thorough response, Ploy! Well done. There are definite benefits to pet visits, but there are drawbacks. Steps need to be taken to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff during pet visits. The steps you suggest such as vaccinations for the pets and the protection of areas of damaged skin would certainly mitigate against some of the risks.
In my point of view I agree with the idea that there is a good alternative choice if patients are fulfilled their merits by pet visiting while stay in the hospital. But, naturally, animal instinct might be made some troubles. By this I mean a hospital should be a quiet place because patients need to rest. If pet visits are allowed, the mess will occur such as angry barking, aggressive scratching. For example, a cat is carried to visit a boy, and a big dog is taken in the same purpose what will be happen when the dog is facing with a cat. In addition, people who is allergic to fur or some suffering with immune deficiency might get more harm from pathogens that carried by animals, so pet visits ought to prohibit in the hospital. On the other hand, it is inevitable to ignore the fact that pets can help patient’s mental support, but the best way to solve the problem is that patients should be considered individually temporary home visit instead.
An interesting response, Aew. You do well to anticipate some problems that might occur during pet visiting sessions. An alternative for those in long term hospital care, might indeed be home visits for the patient. Can you think of any ways, though, in which the risks of pet visits to hospitals might be mitigated?
It seems to me that,I would like to see pet visits in hospital because animal assisted therapy is widely used. Horses, dogs, cats for example,Dogs and cats are used by some psychotherapists to help their patients feel more relaxed and comfortable in therapy sessions.Children and adults alike often feel more relaxed, trusting, optimistic, and responsive in the presence of a gentle animal. Unlike humans, animals don’t judge or criticize. Their presence can help soften the defenses of an anxious, distrusting, and / or emotionally blocked individual, making treatment more effective.The benefits of animal-assisted therapy are many. Some of them come directly from touching or stroking an animal. Others come from observing the animal, interacting with the animal, or watching how the treatment provider interacts with the animal. Pets can help them lead happier, healthier lives. the benefits of pets for long-term care residents, hospital patients and sick children.While pets may provide companionship, affection, social interaction and stimulation for some patients, not every pet is a good match for every person. In fact, the wrong pet can become an even greater source of stress and anxiety.There are something that must be taken into consideration before participating in animal-assisted therapy such as ,Allergies to animals. Allergies need to be taken into consideration when it comes to animal-assisted therapy. For example, allergies to cats and / or dogs are quite common. A mild interaction may be tolerable, but it’s wise to discuss any potential allergy issues before starting animal-assisted therapy.
A sophisticated response, indeed, Nine! I wonder, though, if some of your response might have been copied and pasted from an online source? It is fine to use online sources in researching blog posts, be careful though to include direct quotations in quotation marks -- "____" and then acknowledge your source. Your point about allergies is a good one. Patient allergies would need to be checked before they participated in a pet visits program.
It takes time to learn the conventions regarding academic discourse in English. Citing sources of material is of particular importance, though, in such discourse. Otherwise we run the risk of plagiarism. David :-)
Personally, I think Pet visits is a good program because in some cases pet is deeply meaningful. The pet could bring up pleasant memories and provide motivation for the patient to engage in the treatment, but pet visits shouldn’t be allowed in hospitals simply. The hospital might consider allowing in cases of a terminally ill patient or patients who have close bonds with their pets. The most important thing is the hospital should have standard prevention and control guidance to help protect patients and health care providers from problems such as infections and allergic reactions.
I have not heard about pet visits being utilized in health care facilities in Thailand before. I think that because Thai nurse usually focuses on treatment of physical illness, but doesn't care enough about social and spiritual problem. Maybe Thai nurse should more concerne about patient’s spiritual and the pet visits program would be started in Thailand.
In my opinion, the pet visit is good for pet-lover who has admitted at the hospital although I don't like a pet.There are two reason to support my idea.Firstly, the patient who has a pet indicated that they love pet and sharing of happiness and sadness as possible so the pet visit could be make the patient feel better.Finally, the pet are lovely and friendly , they could make a laugh and smile on your face when you have touch them.It is relaxing.However, I think the pet visit shouldn't make noise for another patient who doesn't love pet .It is the better choice for everyone.
It is generally claimed that pet visits is the one of good method for making patients in a hospital feel better, but I would not like to see pet visits organised at a hospital where I work. I have 2 reasons to explain why?
ReplyDeleteMy first reason, Exactly, I detest pets even dog or cat. If I work on the ward in a hospital where has pets around, I may be nervous.
In addition, I think some patients also dislike pets as me, and this program will make those of patients feel uncomfortable.
However, If a hospital where I work really want to bring pet visits for patients, it must to have guideline or separate zone for patient who join this program.
You have a point, Sai. In planning pet visits, hospital staff need to consider the needs of those who dislike or even fear certain pets. Organising pet visits just for those who want to opt in to them may be the answer.
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DeleteActually, I never heard about utilizing pet visits program in the hospital and never seen in Thailand before. While this is a good program lead to patients get well being, the health organization should be study about advantages, disadvantages and needs of most patients in Thailand's hospital before setting program.
DeleteRecently, pet visits is the issue argued between experts that it is appropriate, isn't it. For me, I like to see pets in the hospital in terms of medication as although pets effect some physical health, they help improve metal health. If there are obvious rules to control over sanitary and visiting time, pet visits will have advantages outweigh disadvantage for patients who are animals lover.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I think the advantages of pet visits would outweigh the disadvantages. As money is tight for many hospital boards, I wonder how such visits might be organised successfully at the least cost possible? Do you have any suggestions?
DeleteI agree with pet visits at a hospital and long-term care facilities . For my perspective pets is best friends and pets enable patients to get well from physical mental and spiritual health because pet therapy decrease feelings of depression and stabilize our heart health .It’s good medicine for people.
ReplyDeleteResearch shows the positive, effect our pets can have on our happiness and health such as The University of Maryland Medical Center care patients who have severe pneumonia, delirious and hallucinating pets can help him get well soon and more articles supported pet visit to help patients too.
However, little is known about the risks that animals in hospitals especially infection .
Pets should be vaccinated against rabies. should avoid contact with invasive devices (such as catheters), bandages or parts of the body with damaged skin. In addition, patients should not eat or drink while they play with the animals, and any people who touch the animals should wash their hands before and after ward.
And In general should be train animal be for allows they come to patients such things as strangers, loud noises, angry voices, threatening gestures, crowding, vigorous patting, other animals and handler’s commands .
A thorough response, Ploy! Well done. There are definite benefits to pet visits, but there are drawbacks. Steps need to be taken to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff during pet visits. The steps you suggest such as vaccinations for the pets and the protection of areas of damaged skin would certainly mitigate against some of the risks.
Deleteyes. I think so , We must to assessment about vaccinations the pets received before contact patients.
DeleteIn my point of view I agree with the idea that there is a good alternative choice if patients are fulfilled their merits by pet visiting while stay in the hospital. But, naturally, animal instinct might be made some troubles. By this I mean a hospital should be a quiet place because patients need to rest. If pet visits are allowed, the mess will occur such as angry barking, aggressive scratching. For example, a cat is carried to visit a boy, and a big dog is taken in the same purpose what will be happen when the dog is facing with a cat. In addition, people who is allergic to fur or some suffering with immune deficiency might get more harm from pathogens that carried by animals, so pet visits ought to prohibit in the hospital. On the other hand, it is inevitable to ignore the fact that pets can help patient’s mental support, but the best way to solve the problem is that patients should be considered individually temporary home visit instead.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting response, Aew. You do well to anticipate some problems that might occur during pet visiting sessions. An alternative for those in long term hospital care, might indeed be home visits for the patient. Can you think of any ways, though, in which the risks of pet visits to hospitals might be mitigated?
DeleteIt seems to me that,I would like to see pet visits in hospital because animal assisted therapy is widely used. Horses, dogs, cats for example,Dogs and cats are used by some psychotherapists to help their patients feel more relaxed and comfortable in therapy sessions.Children and adults alike often feel more relaxed, trusting, optimistic, and responsive in the presence of a gentle animal. Unlike humans, animals don’t judge or criticize. Their presence can help soften the defenses of an anxious, distrusting, and / or emotionally blocked individual, making treatment more effective.The benefits of animal-assisted therapy are many. Some of them come directly from touching or stroking an animal. Others come from observing the animal, interacting with the animal, or watching how the treatment provider interacts with the animal. Pets can help them lead happier, healthier lives. the benefits of pets for long-term care residents, hospital patients and sick children.While pets may provide companionship, affection, social interaction and stimulation for some patients, not every pet is a good match for every person. In fact, the wrong pet can become an even greater source of stress and anxiety.There are something that must be taken into consideration before participating in animal-assisted therapy such as ,Allergies to animals. Allergies need to be taken into consideration when it comes to animal-assisted therapy. For example, allergies to cats and / or dogs are quite common. A mild interaction may be tolerable, but it’s wise to discuss any potential allergy issues before starting animal-assisted therapy.
ReplyDeleteA sophisticated response, indeed, Nine! I wonder, though, if some of your response might have been copied and pasted from an online source? It is fine to use online sources in researching blog posts, be careful though to include direct quotations in quotation marks -- "____" and then acknowledge your source.
DeleteYour point about allergies is a good one. Patient allergies would need to be checked before they participated in a pet visits program.
So sorry for that I had mistake.I will mind more and do thorough review next time.Thank you for your suggestion.
DeleteIt takes time to learn the conventions regarding academic discourse in English. Citing sources of material is of particular importance, though, in such discourse. Otherwise we run the risk of plagiarism.
DeleteDavid :-)
Personally, I think Pet visits is a good program because in some cases pet is deeply meaningful. The pet could bring up pleasant memories and provide motivation for the patient to engage in the treatment, but pet visits shouldn’t be allowed in hospitals simply. The hospital might consider allowing in cases of a terminally ill patient or patients who have close bonds with their pets. The most important thing is the hospital should have standard prevention and control guidance to help protect patients and health care providers from problems such as infections and allergic reactions.
ReplyDeleteAn intelligent, if concise, answer, Lin! Have you ever heard of pet visits being utilised in any health care facilities in Thailand?
DeleteI have not heard about pet visits being utilized in health care facilities in Thailand before. I think that because Thai nurse usually focuses on treatment of physical illness, but doesn't care enough about social and spiritual problem. Maybe Thai nurse should more concerne about patient’s spiritual and the pet visits program would be started in Thailand.
DeleteUnderstood! No doubt improving morale / outlook among patients often has an effect on their rate of recovery.
DeleteDavid
In my opinion, the pet visit is good for pet-lover who has admitted at the hospital although I don't like a pet.There are two reason to support my idea.Firstly, the patient who has a pet indicated that they love pet and sharing of happiness and sadness as possible so the pet visit could be make the patient feel better.Finally, the pet are lovely and friendly , they could make a laugh and smile on your face when you have touch them.It is relaxing.However, I think the pet visit shouldn't make noise for another patient who doesn't love pet .It is the better choice for everyone.
ReplyDeleteGood point about noise, Nuit! How, though, do you think noise from pet visits can be mitigated?
ReplyDeleteI think the division of pet visit zone was a good option for everyone.
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