Resource Effectiveness of Operation K9 Assistance Dogs on Suicidality in Australian Veterans with PTSD 2023-03-07

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Effectiveness of Operation K9 Assistance Dogs on Suicidality in Australian Veterans with PTSD - Studies have shown current psychological and pharmacological treatments for PTSD are suboptimal

Abstract
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a pervasive disorder among both current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members. Studies have shown current psychological and pharmacological treatments for PTSD are suboptimal in veterans, with high dropout rates and poor adherence to treatment protocols. Therefore, evaluating complementary interventions, such as assistance dogs, is needed for veterans who may not receive the ultimate benefit from traditional therapies...

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