Animal-assisted therapy - magic or medicine?
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| Category | Journal Articles |
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| Abstract |
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. |
| Date | 2000 |
| Publication Title | Journal of Psychosomatic Research |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 275-280 |
| ISBN/ISSN | 0022-3999 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| DOI | 10.1016/S0022-3999(00)00183-5 |
| Language | English |
| Author Address | Life Sciences Research Institute, Technikon Pretoria, Private Bag X680, Pretoria 0001, South Africa. |
| Additional Language | English |
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