Accession Number:

ADA621264

Title:

Beck PRIDE Center - An Effective Solution for Combat Injured Student Veterans

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept. 9 Sep 2014 - 8 Sep 2015

Corporate Author:

ARKANSAS STATE UNIV JONESBORO

Personal Author(s):

• Hanrahan, Susan

Report Date:

2015-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

One purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of hippotherapy on motor performance in individuals with disabilities. Fifty veterans will be recruited and receive traditional physical therapy and physical therapy including hippotherapy. Measures will be taken after each session and analyzed. This study will also evaluate the impact of the Beck PRIDE Center on health and well being and quality of life. It will document veteran completion of referrals and engagement with care across six domain areas. It will develop a program implementation manual that can be distributed to other educational institutions.

Descriptors:

• *MOTOR DISORDERS
• *VETERANS(MILITARY PERSONNEL)
• EDUCATION
• MEDICAL SERVICES
• PHYSICAL THERAPY
• WOUNDS AND INJURIES

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE