Exploring aspects of significance when arranging dog visits to home-dwelling patients: An action research approach

Municipalities have been encouraged to collaborate with volunteers facilitate social and cultural activities for patients. Dog visits primarily arranged as a group activity in nursing homes. The aim of the present study was pilot dog visit program home-dwelling patients delivered through collaboration between nurses volunteers, explore aspects significance when arranging such visits. project used an action research approach. implementation regular 6 months, volunteers. empirical investigation included respective focus interviews Transcribed data were analyzed thematically. Standards Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines followed. Influence motivation, vulnerable relationships, perception that various factors contributed ‘comprehensive puzzle’ One crucial factor conduction having coordinators both Future should emphasize thorough mapping equipages, appropriate information flow