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Current Pain and Headache Reports
Erschienen in: Current Pain and Headache Reports 4/2013

01.04.2013 | Cancer Pain (DA Marcus, Section Editor)

The Science Behind Animal-Assisted Therapy

verfasst von: Dawn A. Marcus

Erschienen in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Ausgabe 4/2013

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Abstract

Animal-assisted therapy is a complementary medicine intervention, typically utilizing dogs trained to be obedient, calm, and comforting. Several studies have reported significant pain relief after participating in therapy dog visits. Objective reports of reduced pain and pain-related symptoms are supported by studies measuring decreased catecholamines and increased endorphins in humans receiving friendly dog visits. Mirror neuron activity and disease-perception through olfactory ability in dogs may also play important roles in helping dogs connect with humans during therapeutic encounters. This review will explore a variety of possible theories that may explain the therapeutic benefits that occur during therapy dog visits.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Science Behind Animal-Assisted Therapy
verfasst von
Dawn A. Marcus
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2013
Verlag
Current Science Inc.
Erschienen in
Current Pain and Headache Reports / Ausgabe 4/2013
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-013-0322-2

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