Pediatric Oncology and Animal-Assisted Interventions: A Systematic Review

Cotoc, C. and An, R. and Klonoff-Cohen, H.

Holist Nurs Pract (2019) 33: 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.

Citation

Cotoc, C., An, R., & Klonoff-Cohen, H. (2019). Pediatric Oncology and Animal-Assisted Interventions: A Systematic Review. Holist Nurs Pract, 33(2), 101–110. https://doi.org/10.1097/hnp.0000000000000313 Humans, Animal Assisted Therapy/*methods/trends, Medical Oncology/*methods, Neoplasms/psychology/*therapy, Pediatrics/*methods

Keywords

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