Service Dogs for Veterans and Military Members With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Replication With the PTSD Checklist for DSM‐5

• Published in: Journal of traumatic stress Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 221 - 228
• Main Authors: Jensen, Clare L., Rodriguez, Kerri E., O'Haire, Marguerite E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.02.2021
• Subjects: Assistance animals; Cross-sectional studies; Guide dogs; Post traumatic stress disorder

Psychiatric service dogs are an emerging complementary intervention for veterans and military members with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recent cross‐sectional studies have documented significant, clinically relevant effects regarding service dogs and PTSD symptom severity. However, these st...