Article C2581
Author(s): Taryn Kellogg, DNP-AGACNP-BC, CCRN, Camille Brockett-Walker, DNP-AGACNP-BC
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Expires Jul 28, 2028
Topics: Behavioral/Psychosocial
Population: Adult
Role: Staff
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Lung transplant is a critical treatment for patients with end-stage lung disease, but recovery is often complicated by physiological and psychological challenges. This case report describes a 61-year-old female bilateral orthotopic lung transplant recipient who experienced significant psychological decline during an extended intensive care unit stay and the use of animal-assisted interventions to address these challenges.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
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