Animal-assisted therapy - magic or medicine?
Animal-assisted therapy - magic or medicine?
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DOI:
10.1016/s0022-3999(00)00183-5
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发表时间:
2000-10-01
影响因子:
4.7
通讯作者:
Odendaal, JSJ
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作者:
Odendaal, JSJ
A sound theoretical basis supported by scientifically measured physiological parameters is needed to gain medical support for animal-assisted therapy. Six neurochemicals associated with a decrease in blood pressure were measured in humans (n = 18) and dogs (n = 18) before and after positive interaction. Results (P < .05) indicated that in both species the neurochemicals involved with attention-seeking or attentionis egens behavior have increased. This information can be used as a rationale for animal-assisted therapy. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.