Understanding the Impact of Animal-Assisted Intervention on the Psychosocial Well-Being of Children Diagnosed with Cancer

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dc.contributor.authorYandel , Jordan
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-28T23:21:11Z
dc.date.available2023-08-28T23:21:11Z
dc.date.issued2023-07-19
dc.description.abstractThe standards for triage of care in pediatric oncology prioritize the need for safety and physical health. However, in this quest to ensure that the child's survival is a priority, the child's mental health may be impacted. With cancer treatments improving the rate of survival, many children are going through extensive therapies and treatments, which can impact their mental well-being, leading to increased anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, and a decreased quality of life. Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) are becoming increasingly popular within the therapy realm, specifically in work that occurs with patients who have a cancer diagnosis. AAI has been generating research for many years; however, advanced technology and awareness have allowed the field to continue developing and adapting to meet the needs of this vulnerable population. AAI has been found to help decrease the physiological impact of stress and anxiety within individuals and is leading to increasing feelings of connection, safety, and community amongst children and families who are receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2171
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectanimal assisted intervention
dc.subjectanimal assisted therapy
dc.subjectoncology
dc.subjectpediatric oncology
dc.subjectconnection
dc.subjectpsychology
dc.titleUnderstanding the Impact of Animal-Assisted Intervention on the Psychosocial Well-Being of Children Diagnosed with Cancer
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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