C-P.A.W.W. Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors

Health Research Initiative for Veterans

Welcome to Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors (C-P.A.W.W.): a Health Research Initiative for Veterans. The initiative was established in October 2013 to advance the health and well-being of members of the armed forces. At C-P.A.W.W., we are committed to the evolution of nursing knowledge within the context of research, education and practice in order to better assist the military population. We invite you to explore our site, which is aimed at advancing the standards of care for our military veterans in our region and beyond.

Mission

The mission of C-P.A.W.W. is to comprehensively advance interdisciplinary research, education and practice protocols for wounded warriors and veterans through the development of evidence-based and restorative interventions, to support military-related health initiatives by building community partnerships, to investigate therapeutic interventions--particularly those involving canine assistance-- that positively influence health outcomes, and to emphasize system planning, innovative public policymaking, and thorough protocols of care development for the armed forces.

Significance

C-P.A.W.W. joins with community partners who provide support for our military, advance evidence-based practice protocols in military-related clinical settings and promote the delivery of culturally-congruent and competent care for the military members.

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Meet the Team

Cheryl Krause-Parello, Ph.D., director, leads the program of research including the examination of canine interaction as a stress-reducing mechanism in the wounded warrior and veteran populations. She began her research in the field of animal-assisted intervention during her doctoral studies.

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Shahar Almog, Ph.D.

Post-doctoral Fellow

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Boca Raton Campus

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Jacquelyn "Jackie" Baldwin, BSN, RN

Senior Research Assistant

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Allison Boyrer, Ed.D., MS, BSN, RN

Community Liaison Coordinator

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Boca Raton Campus

Lisa Browne-Banic

Lisa Browne-Banic

Ph.D. Intern

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Boca Raton Campus

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Sgt. David A. Hibler, MS

Military Veteran Consultant

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Alexa Martinez

Research Assistant

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Boca Raton Campus

Laurie Martinez

Laurie Martinez, Ph.D., RN

Associate Investigator

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Beth A. Pratt, Ph.D., RN

Associate Director

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Boca Raton Campus

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Narciso Quidley-Rodriguez, Ph.D., RN

Associate Investigator

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Alejandra Quintero, B.S.

Ph.D. Student Mentee/Research Assistant

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Boca Raton Campus

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Christine Spadola, Ph.D., LMHC

Associate Investigator

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Ayse Torres, Ph.D., CRC, LMHC

Associate Investigator

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Boca Raton Campus

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Lyndon Villone

Military Veteran Consultant

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