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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: Animal assisted interventions (AAIs) have proven to benefit many different populations of patients, and their use is becoming more widespread. However, this type of alternative therapy is underutilized by RNs. Purpose: The overall purpose of the study was to examine the constructs and test the propositions put forth by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) regarding prediction of intention to use AAI in clinical practice among registered nurses (RN) licensed in Florida. Theoretical Framework: The Theory of Planned Behavior guided this study. Methods: The research design employed in this study was a four-phased, non-experimental correlational predictive design. Qualitative data were captured, analyzed, and interpreted during Phase one to explore participants’ attitudes and beliefs regarding AAI. During Phase two, findings from Phase one were used to construct an instrument to measure participants’ attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and intention to use AAI. Expert review of the instrument was conducted to establish content and face validity. The IUAAI was pilot tested for reliability in phase three. Finally, during Phase four, the modified researcher-created Intention to Use AAI (IUAAI) instrument was administered to collect quantitative data. Results: Data were collected over 12 months from a convenience sample of RNs in Florida who had access to AAI in their clinical setting. Hypothesis one was partially supported as the linear combination of the predictors revealed a significant regression model, F (3, 103) =102.87, p = .00 Two of the three predictors, subjective norms (ß =.62) and perceived behavioral control (ß=.25) were found to be statistically significant in predicting RNs in Florida intention to use AAI in clinical practice accounting for 74.2% of the variance. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that RNs in Florida intend to use AAI if their nursing colleagues, administrators, and patients want them to. They also intend to use AAI if they have some control over AAI. This includes having the knowledge and confidence to use AAI, having enough animals/handlers, and having policies and procedures to guide them when using AAI. Future research should include replicating this study and updating and adding more specific questions about whether AAI is available on the unit and shift where the RN works.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2018.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 170-178).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Sharon Y. Wright. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RM931.A65 W75 2018_WrightSharonY
- Classification:
- RM931.A65 W75 2018 ( lcc )
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