Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology : A Systematic Review

• 영문명: Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology : A Systematic Review
• 발행기관: 대한작업치료학회
• 저자명: Amy Sitabkhan Kaela Verbeck Pamela Ruz Kayleigh Pierce Amy Ngo Claudia L. Hilton Diane M. Collins
• 간행물 정보: 『대한작업치료학회지』제28권 제3호, 117~133쪽, 전체 17쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2020.09.30

영문 초록

Objectives: This systematic review examined the association of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) with quality of life (QoL) for pediatric oncology patients, for potential use in occupational therapy practice. Methods: Articles published in peer-reviewed journals between 2002-2019 from PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT), Journal of Oncology, SCOPUS, and OTSeeker were selected for AAI with therapy dogs specific to the target population of pediatric oncology patients undergoing treatment in clinical settings. Results: Moderate evidence was found for AAI and mood improvement, pain reduction, and stress relief; and low-level evidence supported AAI for decreasing anxiety. The most significant AAI improvements were seen in perceptions of pain, stress levels, and mood. Discussion: Evidence suggests that occupational therapists may want to consider incorporating AAI into therapy sessions as it serves as a distraction and short-term coping strategy for children undergoing oncological treatment.

목차

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Methods

Ⅲ. Results

Ⅳ. Discussion

Ⅴ. Conclusion

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키워드

Affect Animal assisted interventions Animal assisted therapy(ies) Anxiety Mood Occupational therapy Pain Pediatric oncology Quality of life Stress