RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Pet Therapy Effects on Oncological Day Hospital Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy Treatment
JF Anticancer Research
JO Anticancer Res
FD International Institute of Anticancer Research
SP 4301
OP 4303
VO 27
IS 6C
A1 MASSIMO ORLANDI
A1 KARINA TRANGELED
A1 ANDREA MAMBRINI
A1 MAURO TAGLIANI
A1 ADA FERRARINI
A1 LIANA ZANETTI
A1 ROBERTA TARTARINI
A1 PAOLA PACETTI
A1 MAURIZIO CANTORE
YR 2007
UL http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/27/6C/4301.abstract
AB Background: Pet therapy is utilised to improve the quality of life of patients with chronic diseases. The impact of AAA (animal-assisted activities), a kind of pet therapy, on oncological patients submitted to chemotherapy was evaluated. Patients and Methods: Two groups of patients receiving chemotherapy with (experimental group) or without AAA (control group) were compared. The 2 participating dogs have been trained by a cynophilist behaviourist and examined by a veterinarian. Before and after chemotherapy both groups of patients were asked to fill out a A.De.Ss.O. test questionnaire, a simplified Italian version of Kellner's Symptom Questionnaire. Arterial blood pressure, heart rate and arterial oxygen saturation were recorded. Results: Depression improved only in the AAA group (p=0.01). Arterial oxygen saturation increased in the experimental group (p=0.004), while it decreased in the controls. Conclusion: AAA during chemotherapy reduces depression of patients and increases their arterial oxygen saturation. Copyright© 2007 International Institute of Anticancer Research (Dr. John G. Delinassios), All rights reserved