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Published on: August 11, 2023
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Palliative Care
Mary Jo Gilmer1, Marissa N Baudino2, Anna Tielsch Goddard2
1Pediatric Palliative Care Research Team, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University, 417 Godchaux Hall, 461 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240, USA.
Abstract:
Animal-assisted therapy is an emerging complementary strategy with an increasing presence in the literature. Limited studies have been conducted with children, particularly those with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. Although outcomes show promise in decreasing suffering of children receiving palliative care services, more work is needed to validate evidence to support implementation of animal-assisted therapy with this vulnerable population.
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