Human-Animal Interaction
A Complementary/Alternative Medical (CAM) Intervention for Cancer Patients
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3759505 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rebecca A Johnson (0000-0001-8301-8342, University of Missouri), Richard L Meadows (University of Missouri), Jennifer S Haubner (Ellis Fischel Cancer Center), Kathy Sevedge (Ellis Fischel Cancer Center) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 55-69 |
| Publication date | 2003-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Behavioral Scientist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-7642 • E-ISSN: 1552-3381 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0002764203255213 |
| OpenAlex | W2039593001 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 39 |
There is growing and widespread use of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) techniques among cancer patients. The National Cancer Institute recognizes a myriad of CAM techniques that may be used. Research demonstrates that cancer patients use these techniques to try to regain control of their disease process and treatment and to facilitate quality of life. The purpose of this article is to discuss the uses of CAM among cancer patients and to present findings of a pilot study in which cancer patients being treated in an inpatient hospital unit were randomly assigned to receive either a brief visit from a trained visitor dog and its handler, a visit from a friendly human visitor, or a session of quiet reading. Findings revealed that those who received the dog visit were more likely to view the visit as part of their therapy and were more likely to tell another person about the visit
Cancer · Cancer treatment · Family medicine · Quality of life (healthcare) · Session (web analytics) · Visitor pattern · Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies · Empathy and Medical Education · Human-Animal Interaction Studies · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,3 |
| Citation span | 2006 - 2021 (16) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |