• Author: A. J. Schwichtenberg
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The influence of service dog partnerships on perceived and objective sleep quality for military Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Introduction: Sleep disturbances, fear of sleep, and nightmares are among the most reported symptoms for military service members and veterans (henceforth “veterans”) …

The cortisol awakening response in a 3 month clinical trial of service dogs for Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Recent literature suggests that service dogs may be a valuable complementary intervention option for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military veterans due to …

A preliminary analysis of psychiatric service dog placements and sleep patterns of partners of Veterans with PTSD

Abstract: Partners of veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at risk of a variety of challenges, and it is unknown whether psychiatric service dogs are …