اثرات فیزیولوژیکی و رفتاری مداخلات حمایتی از حیوانات در سگ های درمان در تنظیمات انکولوژی اطفال

show that therapy dogs did not have significantly increased physiological stress responses, nor did they exhibit significantly more stress-related behaviors than affiliative-related behaviors, while participating in AAIs in pediatric oncology settings. There was a significant relationship between canine cortisol and behavior, thus strengthening the argument for the use of cortisol in canine well-being research. This study discusses the importance of further investigation to confirm these findings, and to enhance therapy dog involvement in hospital settings.