Impact of Inclusion of a Therapy Dog Visit as Part of the Fibromyalgia Treatment Program
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In this study the investigators hypothesize that the presence of a Mayo Clinic certified therapy dog will provide additional benefits above typical therapy for patients suffering from fibromyalgia currently enrolled in the Mayo Clinic Fibromyalgia Program.
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The human animal bond refers an emotional relationship between animals and people. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the presence of a dog provide additional benefits above typical therapy for patients suffering from fibromyalgia and also to assess the emotional wellbeing state of the therapy dog.
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Inclusion criteria:
- Patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at our Fibromyalgia Clinic
- Patients actively being seen at the Fibromyalgia Clinic
- Able and willing to give informed consent
- Able to speak English
- Able to complete questionnaires
- No fear or allergy of dogs
Exclusion Criteria
- Diagnoses of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or dementia
- Individuals who decline to participate in the study
- Individuals that are severely allergic to or fearful of dogs
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229 participants in 2 patient groups
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