• Author: Sarah C. Leighton
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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”) …

Service dogs for Veterans and Military members with posttraumatic stress disorder: A nonrandomized controlled trial

Abstract: Importance: Military members and veterans (hereafter, veterans) with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increasingly seek psychiatric service dogs as a complementary …

Animal-assisted interventions for military families: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: The incorporation of animals into interventions focused on military families is a relatively new concept. Though animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) have …

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 …

Psychiatric service dog placements are associated with better daily psychosocial functioning for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Objective: Psychiatric service dog placements may benefit psychosocial functioning for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), however, these effects have …