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

Pediatric Oncology and Animal-Assisted Interventions: A Systematic Review

Crina Cotoc  1 , Ruopeng An, Hillary Klonoff-Cohen
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Pediatric Oncology and Animal-Assisted Interventions: A Systematic Review

Crina Cotoc et al. Holist Nurs Pract. 2019 Mar/Apr.

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.

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