Human-Animal Interaction

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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  Kenneth Brown, Kenneth R Brown•Mental Health Religion & Culture•2006

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• Human‐Animal Bonds I

  Open Access•Froma Walsh•Family Process•2009

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• The experience of animal therapy in residential aged care in New Zealand

  Open Access•Gemma Wong, Mary Breheny•Ageing and Society•2021

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• The Therapeutic Effects Upon Dog Owners Who Interact With Their Dogs in a Mindful Way

  Open Access•Amy Jackson-Grossblat, Nancy J Carbonell et al.•Journal of Humanistic Psychology•2014

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• An Examination of Changes in Oxytocin Levels in Men and Women Before and After Interaction With a Bonded Dog

  Suzanne C Miller, Cathy C Kennedy et al.•Anthrozoös•2009

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• Animal-Assisted Therapy

  Janelle Nimer, Brad Lundahl•Anthrozoös•2007

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• Trends in Alternative Medicine Use in the United States, 1990-1997

  David M Eisenberg, Roger B Davis et al.•JAMA•1998

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• Alternative Therapies and Empowerment of Older Women

  Susan Gaylord•Journal of Women & Aging•1999

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• Aids diagnosis and depression in the Multicenter Aids Cohort Study

  Judith M Siegel, Frederick J Angulo et al.•AIDS Care•1999

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• Animal-Assisted Therapy and Depression in Adult College Students

  Eileen B Folse, Carolyn C Minder et al.•Anthrozoös•1994

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• Pet Ownership and Attachment as Supportive Factors in the Health of the Elderly

  Thomas F Garrity, Lorann Stallones et al.•Anthrozoös•1989

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• Companion Animals, Attitudes Toward Pets, and Health Outcomes among the Elderly

  Dan Lago, Mary Delaney et al.•Anthrozoös•1989

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