Heidi K Ortmeyer
Biographic Data
| ID | 7840391 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Heidi K Ortmeyer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Heidi K |
| FAMILY NAME | Ortmeyer |
| SIGNATURE | ORTMEYER H K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Maryland, Baltimore |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9376-7029 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Effects of Proximity between Companion Dogs and Their Caregivers on Heart Rate Variability Measures in Older Adults
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a noninvasive tool used to evaluate autonomic nervous system function and is affected by age, stress, postural changes, and physical activity. Dog ownership has been associated with higher 24-hr HRV and increased physical activity compared to nonowners. The current pilot study was designed to evaluate the effects of proximity to a dog in real time (minute-by-minute) on older dog caregivers' HRV measures and stress …
Companion Dog Foster Caregiver Program for Older Veterans at the VA Maryland Health Care System
Veterans experience mental health conditions at a disproportionate rate compared to their civilian counterparts, and approximately 60% of older veterans who receive their care through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) do not meet physical activity (PA) recommendations. We tested the Veterans as Foster Ambassadors program at the VA Maryland Health Care System to examine whether fostering a companion dog would improve PA and fun…
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Companion Dog Foster Caregiver Program for Older Veterans at the VA Maryland Health Care System
Veterans experience mental health conditions at a disproportionate rate compared to their civilian counterparts, and approximately 60% of older veterans who receive their care through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) do not meet physical activity (PA) recommendations. We tested the Veterans as Foster Ambassadors program at the VA Maryland Health Care System to examine whether fostering a companion dog would improve PA and fun…
Effects of Proximity between Companion Dogs and Their Caregivers on Heart Rate Variability Measures in Older Adults
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a noninvasive tool used to evaluate autonomic nervous system function and is affected by age, stress, postural changes, and physical activity. Dog ownership has been associated with higher 24-hr HRV and increased physical activity compared to nonowners. The current pilot study was designed to evaluate the effects of proximity to a dog in real time (minute-by-minute) on older dog caregivers' HRV measures and stress …
Gerontology (2 works) · Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control (2 works) · Human-Animal Interaction Studies (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Balance (ability (1 work) · Baseline (sea (1 work) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (1 work) · Blood pressure (1 work) · Companion animal (1 work) · Heart rate (1 work)