@article{ART002634158},
author={Amy Sitabkhan and Kaela Verbeck and Pamela Ruz and Kayleigh Pierce and Amy Ngo and Claudia L. Hilton and Diane M. Collins},
title={Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review},
journal={Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy},
issn={1226-0134},
year={2020},
volume={28},
number={3},
pages={117-133},
doi={10.14519/kjot.2020.28.3.09}
TY - JOUR
AU - Amy Sitabkhan
AU - Kaela Verbeck
AU - Pamela Ruz
AU - Kayleigh Pierce
AU - Amy Ngo
AU - Claudia L. Hilton
AU - Diane M. Collins
TI - Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review
JO - Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy
PY - 2020
VL - 28
IS - 3
PB - Korean Society Of Occupational Therapy
SP - 117
EP - 133
SN - 1226-0134
AB - Objectives: This systematic review examined the association of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) with qualityof life (QoL) for pediatric oncology patients, for potential use in occupational therapy practice.
Methods: Articles published in peer-reviewed journals between 2002-2019 from PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL,American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT), Journal of Oncology, SCOPUS, and OTSeeker were selectedfor AAI with therapy dogs specific to the target population of pediatric oncology patients undergoing treatmentin clinical settings.
Results: Moderate evidence was found for AAI and mood improvement, pain reduction, and stress relief; andlow-level evidence supported AAI for decreasing anxiety. The most significant AAI improvements were seen inperceptions of pain, stress levels, and mood.
Discussion: Evidence suggests that occupational therapists may want to consider incorporating AAI into therapysessions as it serves as a distraction and short-term coping strategy for children undergoing oncologicaltreatment.
KW - Affect;Animal assisted interventions;Animal assisted therapy(ies);Anxiety;Mood;Occupational therapy;Pain;Pediatric oncology;Quality of life;Stress
DO - 10.14519/kjot.2020.28.3.09
ER -
Amy Sitabkhan, Kaela Verbeck, Pamela Ruz, Kayleigh Pierce, Amy Ngo, Claudia L. Hilton and Diane M. Collins. (2020). Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review. Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy, 28(3), 117-133.
Amy Sitabkhan, Kaela Verbeck, Pamela Ruz, Kayleigh Pierce, Amy Ngo, Claudia L. Hilton and Diane M. Collins. 2020, "Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review", Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol.28, no.3 pp.117-133. Available from: doi:10.14519/kjot.2020.28.3.09
Amy Sitabkhan, Kaela Verbeck, Pamela Ruz, Kayleigh Pierce, Amy Ngo, Claudia L. Hilton, Diane M. Collins "Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review" Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy 28.3 pp.117-133 (2020) : 117.
Amy Sitabkhan, Kaela Verbeck, Pamela Ruz, Kayleigh Pierce, Amy Ngo, Claudia L. Hilton, Diane M. Collins. Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review. 2020; 28(3), 117-133. Available from: doi:10.14519/kjot.2020.28.3.09
Amy Sitabkhan, Kaela Verbeck, Pamela Ruz, Kayleigh Pierce, Amy Ngo, Claudia L. Hilton and Diane M. Collins. "Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review" Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy 28, no.3 (2020) : 117-133.doi: 10.14519/kjot.2020.28.3.09
Amy Sitabkhan; Kaela Verbeck; Pamela Ruz; Kayleigh Pierce; Amy Ngo; Claudia L. Hilton; Diane M. Collins. Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review. Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy, 28(3), 117-133. doi: 10.14519/kjot.2020.28.3.09
Amy Sitabkhan; Kaela Verbeck; Pamela Ruz; Kayleigh Pierce; Amy Ngo; Claudia L. Hilton; Diane M. Collins. Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review. Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2020; 28(3) 117-133. doi: 10.14519/kjot.2020.28.3.09
Amy Sitabkhan, Kaela Verbeck, Pamela Ruz, Kayleigh Pierce, Amy Ngo, Claudia L. Hilton, Diane M. Collins. Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review. 2020; 28(3), 117-133. Available from: doi:10.14519/kjot.2020.28.3.09
Amy Sitabkhan, Kaela Verbeck, Pamela Ruz, Kayleigh Pierce, Amy Ngo, Claudia L. Hilton and Diane M. Collins. "Animal-Assisted Interventions for Improving Psychosocial Well-being and Quality of Life in Pediatric Oncology: A Systematic Review" Korean Journal of Occupational Therapy 28, no.3 (2020) : 117-133.doi: 10.14519/kjot.2020.28.3.09