Post-Operative Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Surgery: A Randomised Study
Post-Operative Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Surgery: A Randomised Study
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Interest in animal-assisted therapy has been fuelled by studies supporting the many health benefits. The purpose of this study was to better understand the impact of an animal-assisted therapy program on children response to stress and pain in the immediate post-surgical period.
Forty children (3-17 years) were enrolled in the randomised open-la...
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Post-Operative Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Surgery: A Randomised Study
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1685759395
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1685759395
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0125813
