[Integrating a "health auxiliary" dog into the hospital: the experience of the Institut Curie]

Abstract

Drop-in center offer time with animal-assisted therapy to encourage positive interactions with patients. Curie Institute has chosen to adopt a dog full-time as a "care assistant" to work with caregivers and cancer patients. In hospital, an animal requires rigorous organization in order to train the dog for its missions while guaranteeing the well-being of the animal and the safety of the patients. It is a fantastic but strict experience.

Keywords: accompagnement vétérinaire; animal-assisted therapy; care; chien; dog; médiation animale; quality of working life; qualité de vie au travail; soins; veterinary assistance.