Animal-assisted therapy - magic or medicine?

被引:195
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作者
Odendaal, JSJ [1 ]
机构
[1] Technikon Pretoria, Life Sci Res Inst, ZA-0001 Pretoria, South Africa
关键词
animal-assisted therapy; physiological parameters; theoretical basis;
D O I
10.1016/S0022-3999(00)00183-5
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
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.
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页码:275 / 280
页数:6
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