Preferred Label : Therapy Animals;
MeSH definition : Therapy animals visit hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, schools, and other places
where people may be facing health challenges or stressors to provide an emotional
or mental health benefit by their presence. They may also be used to assist physical
and occupational therapists. Therapy animals are generally registered, trained, and
screened, but are not covered by laws as are service animals.;
MeSH synonym : Animal, Therapy; Animals, Therapy; Therapy Animal; Pet Therapy Animals; Animal, Pet Therapy; Animals, Pet Therapy; Pet Therapy Animal;
MeSH hyponym : Dog, Therapy; Dogs, Therapy; Therapy Dog; Pet Therapy Dogs; Dog, Pet Therapy; Dogs, Pet Therapy; Pet Therapy Dog; Therapy Dog, Pet;
Related MeSH term : Dog, Emotional Support; Dogs, Emotional Support; Emotional Support Dog; Animal, Emotional Support; Animals, Emotional Support; Emotional Support Animal; Comfort Animals; Animal, Comfort; Animals, Comfort; Comfort Animal;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therapy animal;
Origin ID : D000085703;
UMLS CUI : C5392132;
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Therapy animals visit hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, schools, and other places
where people may be facing health challenges or stressors to provide an emotional
or mental health benefit by their presence. They may also be used to assist physical
and occupational therapists. Therapy animals are generally registered, trained, and
screened, but are not covered by laws as are service animals.
