Experiences of Military Veterans in a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program.
Clin Nurs Res
; 30(7): 923-933, 2021 09.
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ABSTRACT
Posttraumatic stress disorder commonly occurs among U.S. military veterans. Therapeutic horseback riding (THR) has emerged as an adjunct therapy. We explored 20 veterans' perceived benefits, drawbacks and views of a 6-week THR program. Participants had confirmed diagnoses of posttraumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or both. Veterans rode the same horse weekly, the same day, at the same time. Data were collected as part of a randomized clinical trial testing the effects of THR on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Veterans responded to an open-ended questionnaire. Content analysis was used for data analysis. Benefits were "Connection to the Horse," "Relaxing," "180 Degree Change," and "Meeting New People." Drawbacks were "None," "Struggle to Get There," "Pain," "Too Short," and "It is Structured." Overall perceptions were "I Absolutely Loved It," "Feel Again," "The Horse," "The People," and "No Worries." Participants viewed THR as positive. Findings may elucidate why THR may be clinically beneficial.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático
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Veteranos
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Terapía Asistida por Caballos
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Lesiones Traumáticas del Encéfalo
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Nurs Res
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos