Pediatric Oncology and Animal-Assisted Interventions: A Systematic Review

Holist Nurs Pract. 2019 Mar/Apr;33(2):101-110. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000313.

Abstract

Animal-assisted interventions are part of the therapeutic plan in pediatric oncology. This is the first systematic review to summarize the literature and provide insights for new clinical approaches, policy, best practices, and standards. The results underline the potentially beneficial role for pediatric patients, parents, caregivers, and medical staff.

Publication types

  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Animal Assisted Therapy / methods*
  • Animal Assisted Therapy / trends
  • Humans
  • Medical Oncology / methods*
  • Neoplasms / psychology
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Pediatrics / methods*