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Nursing open2019; 7(1); 58-67; doi: 10.1002/nop2.377

Equine-assisted therapies using horses as healers: A concept analysis.

Abstract: A concept analysis was conducted to clarify the attributes, antecedents and meaning of equine-assisted therapy and present an operational definition. Concept analysis. Walker and Avant's concept analysis method was used to analyse equine-assisted therapy, using horses as healers by defining and enumerating the attributes, antecedents, consequences and empirical referents. Example cases are presented. Defining attributes include the following: a human participant with an equine physically present to assist the human participant, a treatment or intervention as a result of the interactions between an equine and a human participant, a purposeful and regulated interaction and a positive health outcome goal from the interaction. Antecedents include a live horse with a human physically able to interact with the horse, a facilitator and accessibility to an equine-assisted therapy (EAT) programme. Consequences include improved balance, well-being, quality of life, trust, spasticity, self-efficacy, self-esteem, nurse presence, pleasure and a sense of accomplishment.
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Publication Date: 2019-09-27 PubMed ID: 31871691PubMed Central: PMC6917924DOI: 10.1002/nop2.377Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper looks at how horses can be used in therapy to help individuals with various conditions and aims to clearly define what equine-assisted therapy is and what it involves.

Concept Analysis Method

  • The researchers used a method known as concept analysis, which was developed by Walker and Avant. This approach is designed to help clarify the meaning of concepts. In this case, it was used to better define and understand equine-assisted therapy.
  • To accomplish their goal, the researchers looked at different components of equine-assisted therapy including attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents. Attributes are the characteristics that distinguish the concept, while antecedents are events or conditions that happen before the concept and consequences are the result of the concept. Empirical referents are classes or categories of actual phenomena that demonstrate the occurrence of the concept.

Defining Attributes of Equine-Assisted Therapy

  • The study identified several defining attributes for equine-assisted therapy, such as the physical presence of a horse and a human participant who interacts with the horse during treatment.
  • The interaction between the horse and the human participant needs to be purposeful and regulated by a facilitator or therapist. The goal of this interaction is to attain a positive health outcome. For instance, this could involve the patient learning to manage their emotions better or enhancing their self-esteem.

Antecedents and Consequences

  • Key antecedents identified include the physical capability of the human participant to interact with the horse, the presence of a live horse, and accessibility to an equine-assisted therapy program.
  • The study also assessed the potential consequences or outcomes of equine-assisted therapy. These include a range of physical and psychological benefits, such as improved balance and diminished spasticity, increased self-efficacy and self-esteem, improved sense of well-being, increased trust, as well as increased nurse presence, pleasure, and overall sense of accomplishment.

Conclusion

  • Ultimately, this research aids in providing a clear and concise definition of equine-assisted therapy and its potential benefits. This can help medical professionals and therapists better understand how this method can be utilized in their practices to help patients.

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White-Lewis S. (2019). Equine-assisted therapies using horses as healers: A concept analysis. Nurs Open, 7(1), 58-67. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.377

Publication

Nursing open
ISSN: 2054-1058
NlmUniqueID: 101675107
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
Pages: 58-67

Researcher Affiliations

White-Lewis, Sharon
  • University of Missouri Kansas City Missouri.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Equine-Assisted Therapy
  • Horses
  • Humans
  • Quality of Life
  • Self Concept
  • Self Efficacy

Conflict of Interest Statement

There are no conflicts of interest to declare associated with this manuscript.

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