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Empowering Hospital Patients through
Paws for Comfort -- Healing Paws -- Joyful Paws -- Calm Companions -- Virtual Paws
Hospital patients often need innovative methods to enhance their emotional and cognitive well-being during their recovery. At the Animal Bonding Center, we offer programs such as "Paws for Comfort" for chronic pain relief, "Healing Paws" for post-surgical recovery, and "Joyful Paws" for pediatric patients, as well as "Virtual Paws" which uses VR technology for immune-compromised patients. These programs provide therapeutic animal bonding, offering comfort, reducing stress, and improving overall patient outcomes.
In Partnership with Bunny Gurus (#1 Rated Therapeutic Bunny Program in SF Bay Area) & DeepSAFE Technology (Deeper Security and Safer Technology for People and Enterprises).
Paws for Comfort: Animal Bonding for Chronic Pain
Paws for Comfort: Animal Bonding for Chronic Pain
A program designed to help patients manage chronic pain through regular visits from therapy animals. Patients can bond with specially trained therapy animals in their hospital rooms or designated therapy areas.
Objectives: To provide patients with a non-pharmacological method of pain relief, promoting relaxation and emotional support through direct interaction with therapy animals.
Expected Outcomes:
Reduced perception of pain and discomfort.
Improved mood and emotional well-being.
Enhanced relaxation and reduction in stress levels.
Healing Paws: Animal Bonding for Post-Surgical Recovery
Healing Paws: Animal Bonding for Post-Surgical Recovery
Involves therapy animals visiting patients who are recovering from surgery. These sessions aim to alleviate post-surgical anxiety and provide comfort during the recovery process.
Objectives: To facilitate faster recovery by reducing stress and anxiety, encouraging movement, and providing emotional support through interaction with therapy animals.
Expected Outcomes:
Decreased levels of post-surgical anxiety and stress.
Improved patient mobility and willingness to participate in rehabilitation exercises.
Enhanced overall patient satisfaction with the recovery process.
Joyful Paws: Animal Bonding for Pediatric Patients
Joyful Paws: Animal Bonding for Pediatric Patients
Focuses on bringing joy and comfort to pediatric patients through bonding and visits from therapy animals. The program includes activities such as petting, grooming, and playing with the animals.
Objectives: To provide emotional support and a sense of normalcy for children undergoing medical treatment, reducing fear and anxiety associated with hospital stays, and incorporating educational elements about animal care and empathy.
Expected Outcomes:
Improved mood and emotional well-being among pediatric patients.
Reduced anxiety and fear related to medical procedures.
Enhanced patient cooperation with medical staff and treatment plans.
Increased understanding and knowledge about animals and empathy development.
Calm Companions: Animal Bonding for Mental Health Patients
Calm Companions: Animal Bonding for Mental Health Patients
Tailored for patients in psychiatric units or those suffering from mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Therapy animals visit these patients regularly, offering companionship and emotional support.
Objectives: To alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, providing patients with a sense of companionship and reducing feelings of isolation.
Expected Outcomes:
Reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Increased feelings of companionship and emotional support.
Enhanced engagement with therapeutic activities and mental health treatments.
Virtual Paws: VR Animal Bonding for Immune-Compromised Patients
Virtual Paws: VR Animal Bonding for Immune-Compromised Patients
Uses virtual reality (VR) technology to simulate interactions with therapy animals for immune-compromised patients who cannot have physical contact with animals. Patients can experience realistic and immersive sessions where they can virtually pet, feed, and play with animals.
Objectives: To provide the therapeutic benefits of animal interactions to patients who are unable to physically interact with animals due to their health conditions, using VR technology to create a safe and immersive experience.
Expected Outcomes:
Enhanced emotional well-being and reduced feelings of isolation.
Decreased stress and anxiety through immersive VR experiences.
Improved patient satisfaction and engagement with their care environment.
Educational Paws: Animal Bonding Learning for Long-Term Pediatric Patients
Educational Paws: Animal Bonding Learning for Long-Term Pediatric Patients
Integrates animal bonding with educational programs for pediatric patients undergoing long-term treatment. The program includes interactive sessions where children learn about animal care, biology, and empathy while interacting with therapy animals.
Objectives: To provide educational enrichment and social-emotional learning opportunities for pediatric patients, helping them stay engaged with their education and emotional development during their hospital stay.
Expected Outcomes:
Continued educational progress and engagement for long-term pediatric patients.
Enhanced social-emotional learning, including empathy, responsibility, and emotional regulation.
Improved mood and emotional well-being through interaction with therapy animals.
Bringing Therapy Animals to Your Hospital Bedside
Bringing Therapy Animals to Your Hospital Bedside
At the Animal Bonding Center, our diverse programs provide therapeutic animal interactions, offering comfort, reducing stress, and improving overall patient outcomes. By integrating science, technology, and compassion, we aim to revolutionize the healing process for hospital patients, ensuring they receive the holistic care they need.
Through our partnership with Bunny Gurus and DeepSAFE Technology, we have been fortunate to pursue this mission to bring animal bonding everywhere in person and in the digital world.
Your generous donation helps us provide life-changing therapy and support to those in need.
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