Leanne O Nieforth
Biographic Data
| ID | 222471 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Leanne O Nieforth |
| GIVEN NAMES | Leanne |
| FAMILY NAME | O Nieforth |
| SIGNATURE | NIEFORTH L O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Arizona |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0281-2072 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in EAS: A microcosm of non-traditional education
The current global mental health crisis highlights a need for a focus on culturally relevant and accessible mental health and education services. One such sector is incorporating horses into mental health and learning interventions. The HERD Institute, an organization within this sector, offers education for practitioners in both equine facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) and equine facilitated learning (EFL). The HERD Institute centers diversity, eq…
Demands and resources of a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program: A constant comparative analysis
Introduction: Given the evidence that companion animals may provide social and emotional support to their human counterparts, some companies have begun offering bring-your-dog-to-work programs in an effort to reduce employee strain and improve workplace wellness outcomes. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate how a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program at a large midwestern university veterinary college, the Dogs at Work…
Positive, Negative, and Neutral Outcomes of Pets in the Workplace: A Systematic Review
There’s no blueprint for this kind of loss”: Resilience following the death of an equine in an equine-assisted services program
For practitioners involved in equine-assisted services (EAS), the death of a horse can be a significant life disruption. This study aims to understand the communicative resilience processes that equine-assisted service practitioners express following the death of an equine in their program. This study analyzed secondary qualitative data from a cross-sectional online survey completed by 84 participants. Analysis revealed practitioners engaged in a…
Animal-assisted interventions for military families: A systematic review
Observation of human-animal interaction for research (Ohaire) behavior coding in a randomized control trial of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a canine-assisted inter…
Findings suggest changes in social interaction when participating in this canine-assisted intervention, specifically greater increases in human-to-human social interactions over time when a live therapy dog is present compared to a control stuffed dog. Children appear to engage relatively equally with both live and stuffed dogs; however, the impact of animals on human socialization differs based on if a live animal is present. Future studies shou…
Practitioner Experiences of the Death of an Equine in an Equine-Assisted Services Program
Given the nature of horse-human interactions in equine-assisted services (EAS), death of a horse may have significant impacts. In this study, an online survey was distributed to EAS practitioners. The goal of the study was to explore the experiences of practitioners and identify the socioemotional processes that occur upon the death of an equine within an EAS program. Open-ended responses ( N = 84) were analyzed qualitatively using a grounded the…
A Preliminary Analysis of Psychiatric Service Dog Placements and Sleep Patterns of Partners of Veterans With PTSD
Partners of veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at risk of a variety of challenges, and it is unknown whether psychiatric service dogs are disruptive to their sleep or provide similar benefits that are seen in the limited literature on veterans. As part of a larger clinical trial examining the efficacy of psychiatric service dogs for veterans with PTSD and their families, this study focused on sleep patterns of vetera…
PTSD service dogs foster resilience among veterans and military families
Service dogs for autistic children and family system functioning: A constant comparative analysis
Results highlighted the service dog's influence on the entire family (beyond the autistic child). Implications for service dog organizations suggest it may be helpful to account for family-wide impacts throughout the placement process. High standards on the part of provider organizations may minimize negatives, optimizing outcomes for both humans and canines. Ultimately, findings enrich our understanding of service dog interventions for autistic …
Human-animal interaction interdisciplinary centers and institutes: International growth (2016–2021)
Survey of international academic centers and institutes focused on human-animal bond: Scope and landscape in 2021
Routine surveying of academic centers focused on the human-animal bond is critical to understand the trajectory of the field and to create an environment where centers can learn from one another and build collaborations. The purpose of this manuscript was to report the findings of a survey of these human-animal bond centers, to summarize the status of the field, and to identify changes within the field since 2016. Survey questions concentrated on…
Researcher-practitioner interaction: Collaboration to advance the field of human-animal interaction
The study of human-animal interaction has increased in the recent decades, with research frequently accomplished through collaboration between academic researchers and human-animal interaction practitioners. While collaborations vary depending on context and characteristics, it is critical for both parties to appreciate the value of collaborative research and approach the process purposefully. The goal of this manuscript was to discuss strategies…
Patient-Centered Communication (PCC) in Equine Assisted Mental Health
Experiencing trauma can lead to a variety of chronic and acute symptoms, including post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and poor social skills. Given the variety of causes for trauma incorporating individualized treatment options is important for efficacy. Equine assisted mental health (EAMH) - a team approach incorporating equines, clients, and practitioners - has been successful in treating those who hav…
Expectations versus experiences of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) service dogs: An inductive conventional content analysis
[Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported in Vol 14(3) of Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy (see record 2022-33825-001). In this article, the length of time in which service dogs had been paired with Veterans was reported incorrectly in the third paragraph under the "Participants" heading of the "Methods" section whereby the sentence "Participants with a service dog had received their PTSD service dog…
The role of pets in managing uncertainty from Covid-19
In an effort to manage the uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have turned to their social support networks. With limited access to in-person human social networks, many people are turning to pets for social support. Pets may be a complementary social support to supplement virtual human-to-human interaction. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)
A Preliminary Analysis of Psychiatric Service Dog Placements and Sleep Patterns of Partners of Veterans With PTSD
Partners of veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at risk of a variety of challenges, and it is unknown whether psychiatric service dogs are disruptive to their sleep or provide similar benefits that are seen in the limited literature on veterans. As part of a larger clinical trial examining the efficacy of psychiatric service dogs for veterans with PTSD and their families, this study focused on sleep patterns of vetera…
The role of pets in managing uncertainty from Covid-19
In an effort to manage the uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have turned to their social support networks. With limited access to in-person human social networks, many people are turning to pets for social support. Pets may be a complementary social support to supplement virtual human-to-human interaction. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)
Patient-Centered Communication (PCC) in Equine Assisted Mental Health
Experiencing trauma can lead to a variety of chronic and acute symptoms, including post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and poor social skills. Given the variety of causes for trauma incorporating individualized treatment options is important for efficacy. Equine assisted mental health (EAMH) - a team approach incorporating equines, clients, and practitioners - has been successful in treating those who hav…
Expectations versus experiences of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) service dogs: An inductive conventional content analysis
[Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported in Vol 14(3) of Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy (see record 2022-33825-001). In this article, the length of time in which service dogs had been paired with Veterans was reported incorrectly in the third paragraph under the "Participants" heading of the "Methods" section whereby the sentence "Participants with a service dog had received their PTSD service dog…
Human-animal interaction interdisciplinary centers and institutes: International growth (2016–2021)
Survey of international academic centers and institutes focused on human-animal bond: Scope and landscape in 2021
Routine surveying of academic centers focused on the human-animal bond is critical to understand the trajectory of the field and to create an environment where centers can learn from one another and build collaborations. The purpose of this manuscript was to report the findings of a survey of these human-animal bond centers, to summarize the status of the field, and to identify changes within the field since 2016. Survey questions concentrated on…
Researcher-practitioner interaction: Collaboration to advance the field of human-animal interaction
The study of human-animal interaction has increased in the recent decades, with research frequently accomplished through collaboration between academic researchers and human-animal interaction practitioners. While collaborations vary depending on context and characteristics, it is critical for both parties to appreciate the value of collaborative research and approach the process purposefully. The goal of this manuscript was to discuss strategies…
PTSD service dogs foster resilience among veterans and military families
Service dogs for autistic children and family system functioning: A constant comparative analysis
Results highlighted the service dog's influence on the entire family (beyond the autistic child). Implications for service dog organizations suggest it may be helpful to account for family-wide impacts throughout the placement process. High standards on the part of provider organizations may minimize negatives, optimizing outcomes for both humans and canines. Ultimately, findings enrich our understanding of service dog interventions for autistic …
Animal-assisted interventions for military families: A systematic review
Observation of human-animal interaction for research (Ohaire) behavior coding in a randomized control trial of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a canine-assisted inter…
Findings suggest changes in social interaction when participating in this canine-assisted intervention, specifically greater increases in human-to-human social interactions over time when a live therapy dog is present compared to a control stuffed dog. Children appear to engage relatively equally with both live and stuffed dogs; however, the impact of animals on human socialization differs based on if a live animal is present. Future studies shou…
Practitioner Experiences of the Death of an Equine in an Equine-Assisted Services Program
Given the nature of horse-human interactions in equine-assisted services (EAS), death of a horse may have significant impacts. In this study, an online survey was distributed to EAS practitioners. The goal of the study was to explore the experiences of practitioners and identify the socioemotional processes that occur upon the death of an equine within an EAS program. Open-ended responses ( N = 84) were analyzed qualitatively using a grounded the…
A Preliminary Analysis of Psychiatric Service Dog Placements and Sleep Patterns of Partners of Veterans With PTSD
Partners of veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at risk of a variety of challenges, and it is unknown whether psychiatric service dogs are disruptive to their sleep or provide similar benefits that are seen in the limited literature on veterans. As part of a larger clinical trial examining the efficacy of psychiatric service dogs for veterans with PTSD and their families, this study focused on sleep patterns of vetera…
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in EAS: A microcosm of non-traditional education
The current global mental health crisis highlights a need for a focus on culturally relevant and accessible mental health and education services. One such sector is incorporating horses into mental health and learning interventions. The HERD Institute, an organization within this sector, offers education for practitioners in both equine facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) and equine facilitated learning (EFL). The HERD Institute centers diversity, eq…
Demands and resources of a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program: A constant comparative analysis
Introduction: Given the evidence that companion animals may provide social and emotional support to their human counterparts, some companies have begun offering bring-your-dog-to-work programs in an effort to reduce employee strain and improve workplace wellness outcomes. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate how a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program at a large midwestern university veterinary college, the Dogs at Work…
Positive, Negative, and Neutral Outcomes of Pets in the Workplace: A Systematic Review
There’s no blueprint for this kind of loss”: Resilience following the death of an equine in an equine-assisted services program
For practitioners involved in equine-assisted services (EAS), the death of a horse can be a significant life disruption. This study aims to understand the communicative resilience processes that equine-assisted service practitioners express following the death of an equine in their program. This study analyzed secondary qualitative data from a cross-sectional online survey completed by 84 participants. Analysis revealed practitioners engaged in a…
Human-Animal Interaction Studies (13 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Veterinary Practice and Education Studies (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Engineering (3 works)