Animal-Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Palliative Care

作者:Gilmer Mary Jo; Baudino Marissa N; Goddard Anna Tielsch; Vickers Donna C; Akard Terrah Foster
来源:Nursing Clinics of North America, 2016, 51(3): 381-+.
DOI:10.1016/j.cnur.2016.05.007

摘要

Animal-assisted therapy is an emerging complementary strategy with an increasing presence in the literature. Limited studies have been conducted with children, particularly those with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. Although outcomes show promise in decreasing suffering of children receiving palliative care services, more work is needed to validate evidence to support implementation of animal-assisted therapy with this vulnerable population.

  • 出版日期2016-9