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NCT Number: NCT03260075

Effects of Ward Cats in Patients With Substance Abuse, Depression and Psychosis at UPK Basel

The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between ward cats and patient satisfaction and stations atmosphere in patients with substance abuse, depression and psychosis. Moreover, we wanted to investigate the patients perception of the ward cats and the relationship between station atmosphere perceived by the employees working wards with and without cat at UKP Basel.

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Key information

Conditions

Satisfaction Behavior Personal Satisfaction Station Atmosphere

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken Basel

Basel, 4002, Switzerland

About this study

The following tools were used to address these aims:

  • Available MüPF data regarding patient satisfaction of 170 inpatients during 2016 was analyzed.
  • Available MüPF data regarding patient satisfaction of 151 inpatients during 2017 was analyzed.
  • 33 patients were interviewed regarding their perception of the cats
  • 30 staff members at the wards filled in questionnaires regarding station atmosphere (EssenCES)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Inpatient of the 7 wards at UPK Basel diagnosed with substance abuse, depression and psychosis
  • staff working at these wards

Exclusion criteria

  • none

Treatment and study plan

CAT

Other

Cat living at the ward

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient satisfaction (MüPF)

    Time frame: August - Sept 2017

    Questionnaire MüPF 27

Secondary outcomes

  1. station atmosphere

    Time frame: August - Sept 2017

    Questionnaire EssenCES filled out by staff members

  2. Patient satisfaction (interview)

    Time frame: August - Sept 2017

    Patients ratings of satisfaction is assessed in a semi-structured interview

  3. Patients perception of cats

    Time frame: August - Sept 2017

    Patients perception of cats is assessed in a semi-structured interview

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of the Presence of Ward Cats on Patient Satisfaction and Ward Atmosphere for Patients With Substance Abuse, Depression and Psychosis at UPK Basel

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Aug 24, 2017
Registry last updated
Nov 7, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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