Assessment of Dog Guides by Users in Japan and Suggestions for Improvement

被引:9
作者
Koda, Naoko [1 ]
Kubo, Masumi [2 ]
Ishigami, Tomomi [3 ]
Furuhashi, Hiroaki
机构
[1] Tokyo Univ Agr & Technol, Tokyo 1838509, Japan
[2] Kansai Guide Dogs Blind Assoc, Publ Relat Sect, Kyoto 6210027, Japan
[3] Nihon Inst Med Sci, Iruma, Saitama 3500435, Japan
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D O I
10.1177/0145482X1110501006
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R49 [康复医学];
学科分类号
100215 ;
摘要
Dog guide users in Japan were mostly satisfied with and used their dogs frequently; however, they requested some improvements in training and in basic guiding work. The findings of the study suggest the need for further improvement of training methods, considering cultural factors and individual users' needs.
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页码:591 / 600
页数:10
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