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Development of Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Research Project

Project/Area Number 21K10682
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Section一般
Review Section Basic Section 58060:Clinical nursing-related
Research InstitutionShiga University of Medical Science

Principal Investigator

KAWAMURA Namiko  滋賀医科大学, 医学部, 教授 (50344560)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) 尾關 祐二  滋賀医科大学, 医学部, 教授 (90303768)
坂本 真優  滋賀医科大学, 医学部, 助教 (50895711)
角谷 寛  滋賀医科大学, 医学部, 特任教授 (90362516)
Project Period (FY) 2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2023)
Budget Amount *help
¥4,160,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥960,000)
Fiscal Year 2023: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Fiscal Year 2022: ¥1,560,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥360,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Keywords精神看護学 / 子ども / 自閉スペクトラム / 乗馬 / コミュニケーション / 支援 / 発達障害 / 精神看護 / 自閉スペクトラム障害 / アニマル・アシステッド / 療法 / 乗馬療法 / 精神科医療 / 発達
Outline of Research at the Start

これまで、対人交流ほどのハードルの高さを持たない動物独自の良さと、動物ならではの難しさを併せ持つ「乗馬プログラム」を実施し、発達障害を持つ児童の対人交流の拡がりに向けた可能性の検証に取り組んできた。しかし、これまで得た効果からも、児童個人の影響、一般化の可能性、また精神的効果や対人関係の拡がり、適応力向上という効果を導く要因の検証が課題とされている。
本研究では、自閉スペクトラム症児童の心理社会的側面の活性化につながり、精神科医療において補助的に実践可能な治療的乗馬プログラムの科学的効果検証を縦断的調査と客観的視点から行い、治療的効果を高める看護の役割を解明する。

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study conducted a longitudinal investigation from a scientific and objective perspective to verify the therapeutic effects of adjunctive equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAATs) in psychiatric nursing care, aiming to activate psychosocial aspects in children with autism spectrum disorder.
The study comprised the following components: 1. Investigation of the achievements and evaluations of EAATs along with nursing challenges through literature review; 2. Evaluation of short-term and long-term outcomes of targeted children in facilities implementing EAATs as welfare interventions; and 3. Evaluation of long-term EATTs as perceived by parents of children participating in welfare activities through interviews. Our findings suggest that nurses, as part of their role in bridging healthcare, welfare, and daily life, contribute to understanding symptoms, providing support, and explaining treatments in the context of EAATs.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究の意義は、国内で活動が増加しつつある、自閉スペクトラム症児童に対する乗馬活動の効果に関して、科学的効果検証を縦断的調査や文献レビューにより客観的視点を得ることにより、治療的効果を高める看護の役割に関する検討資料が得られることである。
これにより、自閉スペクトラム症児童の心理社会的側面の活性化、ひいては精神科医療における補助的な治療的乗馬プログラムの充実につながると考えられる。

Report

(4 results)
  • 2023 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2022 Research-status Report
  • 2021 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (5 results)

All 2024 2023 2022

All Journal Article (1 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 1 results,  Open Access: 1 results) Presentation (4 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 1 results)

  • [Journal Article] Effects and Nursing Considerations for Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Literature Review2024

    • Author(s)
      Namiko KAWAMURA、Mayu SAKASAMOTO, Kayoko MACHIDA
    • Journal Title

      People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

      Volume: 7 (1)

    • Related Report
      2023 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Presentation] 発達障害をもつ子どもに対する治療的乗馬の効果に関する文献検討2023

    • Author(s)
      坂本 真優 , 野村 美紅 , 山本 妃呂己 , 河村 奈美子
    • Organizer
      第29回多文化間精神医学会学術総会
    • Related Report
      2023 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] What is Mediated by Horseback Riding for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Focusing on the Expansion of Interest in People2023

    • Author(s)
      Namiko Kawamura, Mayu Sakamoto, Yuji Ozeki
    • Organizer
      the 23rd WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Vienna, Austria
    • Related Report
      2023 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 発達障害をもつ子どもに対する治療的乗馬の効果に関する文献検討2023

    • Author(s)
      Mayu Sakamoto, Miku Nomura, Hiromi Yamamoto, Namiko Kawamura
    • Organizer
      第29回多文化間精神医学会
    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Parental perceptions of the psychosocial outcomes of therapeutic equine-assisted interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder in JAPAN2022

    • Author(s)
      Namiko Kawamura, Mayu Sakamoto
    • Organizer
      International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations 30th Aniversary Conference
    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report

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Published: 2021-04-28   Modified: 2025-01-30  

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