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Edna Aparecida Bussotti1, Eliseth Ribeiro Leão, Denise Maria Nascimento Chimentão
1Enfermeira. Encarregada substituta das Unidades Infantis do Hospital Samaritano - SP. ednabussotti@samaritano.com.br
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|August 3, 2005
Summary
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) involving a pet dog positively impacted a hospitalized teenager with acute lymphocytic leukemia. The nursing intervention demonstrated benefits, suggesting AAT
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Nursing Interventions
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
Background:
- Recurrent acute lymphocytic leukemia presents significant challenges for pediatric patients.
- Hospitalization can negatively impact a child's psychological well-being.
- Exploring novel nursing interventions is crucial for improving patient care.
Observation:
- A case study focused on a teenager undergoing treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia.
- The study observed the patient's and her mother's perceptions of a pet dog's visit during hospitalization.
- The pet dog's presence was documented as a nursing intervention.
Findings:
- The teenager and her mother reported beneficial effects from the Animal-Assisted Therapy.
- The therapeutic interaction with the pet dog appeared to alleviate distress.
- The experience highlighted the positive potential of integrating animals into clinical settings.
Implications:
- Animal-Assisted Therapy shows promise as a complementary intervention in pediatric oncology.
- Findings support the expansion of AAT to diverse clinical situations.
- Further research is warranted to investigate the efficacy and application of AAT in healthcare.