Hilary M. Audrestch
The role of assistance dogs in society
Audrestch, Hilary M.; Whelan, Chantelle T.; Grice, David; Asher, Lucy; England, Gary C.W.; Freeman, S.L.
Authors
Chantelle T. Whelan
David Grice
Lucy Asher
Gary C.W. England
SARAH FREEMAN sarah.freeman@nottingham.ac.uk
Professor of Veterinary Surgery
Abstract
Assistance dogs are specially trained to undertake a variety of tasks to help individuals with disabilities. This review gives an overview of the different types of assistance dogs in the UK, including guide dogs, hearing dogs, mobility assistance dogs, service dogs and dual purpose dogs. The literature describes many benefits of assistance dogs, including their impact on physical wellbeing and safety of their ‘owners,’ as well as on psychological wellbeing and social inclusion. The role of assistance dogs in society is widely recognized by the public, but is not currently acknowledged in government social policy. The current evidence on the benefits of assistance dogs is limited by the type and scale of current research. This article highlights the need for independent funding for high quality research to enable social care and policy makers to make evidence-based decisions on the value of assistance dogs to people with disabilities.
Citation
Audrestch, H. M., Whelan, C. T., Grice, D., Asher, L., England, G. C., & Freeman, S. (in press). The role of assistance dogs in society. Disability and Health Journal, 8(4), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.07.001
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jul 1, 2015 |
Online Publication Date | Jul 23, 2015 |
Deposit Date | Nov 22, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Nov 22, 2016 |
Journal | Disabililty and Health Journal |
Electronic ISSN | 1876-7583 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 8 |
Issue | 4 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.07.001 |
Keywords | assistance dogs, social, impact |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/756317 |
Publisher URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1936657415000989 |
Contract Date | Nov 22, 2016 |
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