Wounded warriors passing through the 779th Medical Group, Aeromedical Staging Facility (ASF), have the opportunity to participate in a study that examines their stress level and the impact of animal assisted therapy in reducing stress as they transit the aeromedical system. The ASF serves as the CONUS distribution hub for all branches of the military, dependents, retirees, and deployers returning home.
"This really is a landmark study. There have been no studies published examining the stress levels of our patients as they move through the En Route Care System. The study creates a foundation of knowledge that can be further refined to improve the quality of care given," said Capt. Melissa Simpson, ASF Flight Chief and Associate Investigator.
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