Can scent-detection dogs detect the stress associated with trauma cue exposure in people with trauma histories? A proof-of-concept study

Can scent-detection dogs detect the stress associated with trauma cue exposure in people with trauma histories? A proof-of-concept study

IntroductionPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an impairing mental health condition with high prevalence among military and general populations alike. PTSD service dogs are a complementary and alternative intervention needing scientific validation. We investigated whether dogs can detect putat...

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Main Authors: Laura Kiiroja, Sherry H. Stewart, Simon Gadbois
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Allergy
Subjects:
odour detection
scent-detection canines
biomedical alert dogs
psychiatric service dogs
trauma
PTSD
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/falgy.2024.1352840/full

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