Andrew Bernard

This study looked at whether walking with a therapy dog helps adult trauma patients move more during their hospital stay. Sixty-four patients each took two walks—one with a dog and one without—and reported their pain, anxiety, and motivation. The goal was to see if animal-assiste…

This study gave a one-page mental health education handout to 93 adult trauma patients to see if it improved their confidence, awareness, and knowledge about mental health resources. The handout included simple mindfulness exercises and guidance on when and how to seek help. Rese…