Table 2.
Number and percentages of participants in each group reporting themes and sub-themes.
| Waitlist (n = 27) | Service dog (n = 64) | |
|---|---|---|
| Benefits | ||
| Physical | 24 (89%) | 45 (70%) |
| Medical assistance | 18 (67%) | 20 (31%) |
| Physical assistance | 12 (44%) | 32 (50%) |
| Psychosocial | 20 (74%) | 63 (98%) |
| Human–animal relationship | 13 (48%) | 51 (80%) |
| Emotional | 10 (37%) | 35 (55%) |
| Quality of life | 9 (33%) | 29 (45%) |
| Social | 3 (11%) | 19 (30%) |
| Drawbacks | ||
| None | 10 (37%) | 19 (30%) |
| Drawbacks | 18 (67%) | 52 (81%) |
| Dog care | 10 (37%) | 28 (44%) |
| Public education and access | 6 (22%) | 28 (44%) |
| Lifestyle adjustments | 7 (26%) | 12 (19%) |
| Dog behaviour | 2 (7%) | 15 (23%) |
Values represent the total number and percentage of participants in each group whose qualitative responses contained a code classified in each listed theme or sub-theme.