Feasibility, efficacy, and safety of animal-assisted activities with visiting dogs in inpatient pediatric oncology.

Katja SteffMaximilian GrasemannKira OstermannSarah Christina GoretzkiPeter-Michael RathDirk Reinhardt Michael M Schündeln

Published in: World journal of pediatrics : WJP (2024)

AAAs with visiting dogs in inpatient pediatric oncology are feasible and safe. Although they hold promise for enhancing patients' well-being, further prospective studies are needed. Supplementary file 2 (MP4 240076 KB).

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