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Nurse’s Opinion: Can Pet Therapy Be Used in the Treatment and Care of Chronic Diseases?

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 16 Sayı: Erken Çevrimiçi Yayınlar

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Background/Purpose: Animal-assisted therapies are used to alleviate disease-related symptoms and are delivered independently by nurses. The aim of this study was to assess nurses' opinions on the use of pet therapy in the treatment and care of chronic diseases.
Methods: Data were collected through face-to-face interviews between October and April 2021. A total of 167 nurses were reached. The data collection used the Socio-demographic Characteristics Questionnaire, Views on Care of People with Chronic Diseases Questionnaire, Views on Use of Pet Therapy Questionnaire and Preferences on Use of Pet Therapy Questionnaire. A descriptive study design was used in adherence to the STROBE checklist.
Results: We found that the nurses had not heard of pet therapy, wanted to use incorporate it into their practices through training and indicated that it could done with live animals, especially for disadvantaged groups. It was also evident that they felt that animal-assisted therapy applications would provide psychosocial support to patients.
Conclusion: Given that pet therapy is considered to have positive effects in disease management, it is believed to be important for nurses as it can contribute to patient care processes.

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Kaynakça

  • 1.World Health Organization. (2022). Noncommunicable diseases. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases Accessed 24 March 2023
  • 2. Özpulat, F. Kronik hastalıkların birey ve aile odaklı bakımında halk sağlığı hemşiresinin rolü. Turkiye Klinikleri J Public Health Nurs. 2017; Special Topics, 3: 77-82.
  • 3. Bekiroğlu, S. and Attepe Özden, S. Psychosocial interventions for individuals with severe mental illness and their families in Turkey: A systematic review. Current Approaches in Psychiatry. 2021; 13(1):52-76. doi:10.18863/pgy.72198
  • 4. NIC, (2004). Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC). 4th ed. 2004. http://www.seapaonline.org/uploads/documentacion/Metodolog%C3%ADa%20Enfermera/labeldefinitions-NIC.pdf Accessed 26 March 2023
  • 5. Elmacı, D.T. and Cevizci, S. Dog-Assisted Therapies and Activities in rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy and physical and mental disabilities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2015; 12: 5046-5060. doi:10.3390/ijerph120505046.
  • 6. McCullough, A., Ruehrdanz, A., Jenkins, M.A., et al. (2018). Measuring the Effects of an Animal Assisted Intervention for Pediatric Oncology Patientsand Their Parents: A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 2018; 35:159–177.
  • 7. Demiralay Ş. and Keser, İ. The Effect Of Pet Therapies On The Stress And Social Anxiety Levels Of Disabled Chıldren: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2022; 48:Article 101574. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101574.
  • 8. Charnetski JC. and Riggers S. Effects of petting a dog on immune system function. Psychological Reports. 2004; 95: 1087-1091.
  • 9. Rodrigo-Claverol, M., Casanova-Gonzalvo, C., Malla-Clua, B., et al. Animal-assisted intervention improves pain perception in polymedicated geriatric patients with chronic joint pain: A clinical trial. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2019; 16: 2843.
  • 10. Yıldırım, C. (2018) The effect of pet therapy in children with type 1 diabetes on pain that occurs during insulin application. Istanbul University, Institute of Health Science, department of pediatric nursing. Master’s Thesis, Istanbul
  • 11. Koçak, İ. (2009) Huzurevlerindeki yaşlıların ve sağlık personelinin evcil hayvanlar ile terapiye ilişkin görüşlerinin belirlenmesi. [In english: Determining the views of the elderly and health personnel in nursing homes regarding therapy with pets.] Master’s Thesis. Ankara
  • 12. Demircioğlu, N. (2022). Hayvan destekli tedavi ve aktivitelerin otizmli bireylerin eğitim süreçlerine etkisi hakkında uzman görüşleri. Yüksek Lisans Tezi. (Danışman: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süheyla Bozkurt Balcı). Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi / Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Çankırı.
  • 13. Kogan, L. and Oxley, J.A. Nurses' views of pet owners: online pet health information. The Veterinary Nurse. 2020; 11: 379–383. doi:10.12968/vetn.2020.11.8.379
  • 14. Gagnon, J., Bouchard, F., Landry, M., et al. Implementing a hospital-based animal therapy program for children with cancer: A descriptive study. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal/Revue canadienne de soins infirmiers en oncologie. 2004; 14: 217-222. doi:10.5737/1181912x144217222
  • 15. Acquadro Maran, D., Gianino, M.M., Serra, G., et al. Potential benefits of human-animal interaction among nurses’ pet owners and non-pet owners: A pilot study. BPA-Applied Psychology Bulletin (Bollettino di Psicologia Applicata). 2022a; 294: 1-14. doi: 10.26387/bpa.2022.00005
  • 16. Sönmez, B. (2011). Hemşirelerin Yenilikçi Davranışları ve Etkileyen Faktörler: Niteliksel Bir Çalışma. Doktora tezi. İ.Ü. Sağlık Bilimleri Ensitüsü, İstanbul (Danışman Prof. Dr. Aytolan Yıldırım)
  • 17. Dağcı, Ö. F. and Arıkan, A. A comparative study of Turkish and Ladino literatures: Nasreddin Hodja and Djoha stories. Mediterranean Jews, Sephardim. Ladino language and culture, 2022; 9: 20-41.
  • 18. Soyer, A.Ç. (2009). Storybooks of the Pre-school kids: Stereotypes and Identitites. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Social Sciences Institute, 2009; 1: 13-27.
  • 19. King, C. Psychiatric Nurses' Views on Caring: Patients and Canine Companions. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. 2017; 55: 46-52. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20170301-06
  • 20. Acquadro Maran, D., Capitanelli, I., Cortese, et al. Animal-Assisted Intervention and Health Care Workers’ Psychological Health: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Animals. 2022b; 12: 383. doi.10.3390/ani12030383
  • 21. Lebel, S., Mutsaers, B., Tomei, C., et al. Health anxiety and illness-related fears across diverse chronic illnesses: a systematic review on conceptualization, measurement, prevalence, course, and correlates. Plos one. 2020; 15: e0234124.
  • 22. Jensen CL, Bibbo J., Rodriguez KE, et al. The effects of facility dogs on burnout, job-related well-being, and mental health in paediatric hospital professionals. J. Clin. Nur. 2021; 30:1429–1441. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15694.
  • 23. Svendsen, M. L., Andersen, T. V., Soendergaard, H. Developing quality measures for non-pharmacological prevention and rehabilitation in primary health care for chronic conditions: a consensus study. International Journal for Quality in Health Care. 2023; 35: mzad097.
  • 24. Alıncak, G., Acavut, G., Soyaslan, B.D.,et al. Nurses’ views on palliative care and death: A qualitative study. University of Health Sciences Journal of Nursing. 2022; 4: 69-76. doi: 10.48071/ sbuhemsirelik.1125775
  • 25. Allegrante, J.P., Wells, M.T., & Peterson, J.C. Interventions to support behavioral self-management of chronic diseases. Annual review of public health. 2019; 40: 127-146.
  • 26. Karakas, M., Gurhan, N., Demircan, U.,et al. An Investigation on the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to complementary and alternative therapies among physicians, nurses, patients and patients’ relatives. International Journal of Caring Sciences. 2020; 13: 343.
  • 27. Official Journal of ANA (2008). “Unleash the Healing Power of Pet Therapy”. Official Journal of ANA 3/5 https://www.americannursetoday.com/unleash-the-healing-power-of-pet-therapy/ Accessed date: 05 March 2023
  • 28. Locher, C., Petignat, M., Wagner, C., et al. Animal-assisted psychotherapy for pediatric chronic pain: Case series of an open pilot study to test initial feasibility and potential efficacy. Journal of Pain Research. 2023; 1799-1811.
  • 29. Nurenberg, J.R., Schleifer, S.J., Shaffer, T.M., et al. Animal assisted therapy with chronic psychiatric inpatients: Equine-assisted psychotherapy and aggressive behavior. Psychiatric Services. 2015; 66: 80–86.
  • 30. Başaran, S., & Duygulu, S. Hemşirelikte güç kavramının analizi. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Fakültesi Dergisi. 2014; 1(: 62-73.
Yıl 2025, Cilt: 16 Sayı: Erken Çevrimiçi Yayınlar

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Proje Numarası

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Kaynakça

  • 1.World Health Organization. (2022). Noncommunicable diseases. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases Accessed 24 March 2023
  • 2. Özpulat, F. Kronik hastalıkların birey ve aile odaklı bakımında halk sağlığı hemşiresinin rolü. Turkiye Klinikleri J Public Health Nurs. 2017; Special Topics, 3: 77-82.
  • 3. Bekiroğlu, S. and Attepe Özden, S. Psychosocial interventions for individuals with severe mental illness and their families in Turkey: A systematic review. Current Approaches in Psychiatry. 2021; 13(1):52-76. doi:10.18863/pgy.72198
  • 4. NIC, (2004). Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC). 4th ed. 2004. http://www.seapaonline.org/uploads/documentacion/Metodolog%C3%ADa%20Enfermera/labeldefinitions-NIC.pdf Accessed 26 March 2023
  • 5. Elmacı, D.T. and Cevizci, S. Dog-Assisted Therapies and Activities in rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy and physical and mental disabilities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2015; 12: 5046-5060. doi:10.3390/ijerph120505046.
  • 6. McCullough, A., Ruehrdanz, A., Jenkins, M.A., et al. (2018). Measuring the Effects of an Animal Assisted Intervention for Pediatric Oncology Patientsand Their Parents: A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 2018; 35:159–177.
  • 7. Demiralay Ş. and Keser, İ. The Effect Of Pet Therapies On The Stress And Social Anxiety Levels Of Disabled Chıldren: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2022; 48:Article 101574. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101574.
  • 8. Charnetski JC. and Riggers S. Effects of petting a dog on immune system function. Psychological Reports. 2004; 95: 1087-1091.
  • 9. Rodrigo-Claverol, M., Casanova-Gonzalvo, C., Malla-Clua, B., et al. Animal-assisted intervention improves pain perception in polymedicated geriatric patients with chronic joint pain: A clinical trial. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2019; 16: 2843.
  • 10. Yıldırım, C. (2018) The effect of pet therapy in children with type 1 diabetes on pain that occurs during insulin application. Istanbul University, Institute of Health Science, department of pediatric nursing. Master’s Thesis, Istanbul
  • 11. Koçak, İ. (2009) Huzurevlerindeki yaşlıların ve sağlık personelinin evcil hayvanlar ile terapiye ilişkin görüşlerinin belirlenmesi. [In english: Determining the views of the elderly and health personnel in nursing homes regarding therapy with pets.] Master’s Thesis. Ankara
  • 12. Demircioğlu, N. (2022). Hayvan destekli tedavi ve aktivitelerin otizmli bireylerin eğitim süreçlerine etkisi hakkında uzman görüşleri. Yüksek Lisans Tezi. (Danışman: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süheyla Bozkurt Balcı). Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi / Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Çankırı.
  • 13. Kogan, L. and Oxley, J.A. Nurses' views of pet owners: online pet health information. The Veterinary Nurse. 2020; 11: 379–383. doi:10.12968/vetn.2020.11.8.379
  • 14. Gagnon, J., Bouchard, F., Landry, M., et al. Implementing a hospital-based animal therapy program for children with cancer: A descriptive study. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal/Revue canadienne de soins infirmiers en oncologie. 2004; 14: 217-222. doi:10.5737/1181912x144217222
  • 15. Acquadro Maran, D., Gianino, M.M., Serra, G., et al. Potential benefits of human-animal interaction among nurses’ pet owners and non-pet owners: A pilot study. BPA-Applied Psychology Bulletin (Bollettino di Psicologia Applicata). 2022a; 294: 1-14. doi: 10.26387/bpa.2022.00005
  • 16. Sönmez, B. (2011). Hemşirelerin Yenilikçi Davranışları ve Etkileyen Faktörler: Niteliksel Bir Çalışma. Doktora tezi. İ.Ü. Sağlık Bilimleri Ensitüsü, İstanbul (Danışman Prof. Dr. Aytolan Yıldırım)
  • 17. Dağcı, Ö. F. and Arıkan, A. A comparative study of Turkish and Ladino literatures: Nasreddin Hodja and Djoha stories. Mediterranean Jews, Sephardim. Ladino language and culture, 2022; 9: 20-41.
  • 18. Soyer, A.Ç. (2009). Storybooks of the Pre-school kids: Stereotypes and Identitites. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Social Sciences Institute, 2009; 1: 13-27.
  • 19. King, C. Psychiatric Nurses' Views on Caring: Patients and Canine Companions. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. 2017; 55: 46-52. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20170301-06
  • 20. Acquadro Maran, D., Capitanelli, I., Cortese, et al. Animal-Assisted Intervention and Health Care Workers’ Psychological Health: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Animals. 2022b; 12: 383. doi.10.3390/ani12030383
  • 21. Lebel, S., Mutsaers, B., Tomei, C., et al. Health anxiety and illness-related fears across diverse chronic illnesses: a systematic review on conceptualization, measurement, prevalence, course, and correlates. Plos one. 2020; 15: e0234124.
  • 22. Jensen CL, Bibbo J., Rodriguez KE, et al. The effects of facility dogs on burnout, job-related well-being, and mental health in paediatric hospital professionals. J. Clin. Nur. 2021; 30:1429–1441. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15694.
  • 23. Svendsen, M. L., Andersen, T. V., Soendergaard, H. Developing quality measures for non-pharmacological prevention and rehabilitation in primary health care for chronic conditions: a consensus study. International Journal for Quality in Health Care. 2023; 35: mzad097.
  • 24. Alıncak, G., Acavut, G., Soyaslan, B.D.,et al. Nurses’ views on palliative care and death: A qualitative study. University of Health Sciences Journal of Nursing. 2022; 4: 69-76. doi: 10.48071/ sbuhemsirelik.1125775
  • 25. Allegrante, J.P., Wells, M.T., & Peterson, J.C. Interventions to support behavioral self-management of chronic diseases. Annual review of public health. 2019; 40: 127-146.
  • 26. Karakas, M., Gurhan, N., Demircan, U.,et al. An Investigation on the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to complementary and alternative therapies among physicians, nurses, patients and patients’ relatives. International Journal of Caring Sciences. 2020; 13: 343.
  • 27. Official Journal of ANA (2008). “Unleash the Healing Power of Pet Therapy”. Official Journal of ANA 3/5 https://www.americannursetoday.com/unleash-the-healing-power-of-pet-therapy/ Accessed date: 05 March 2023
  • 28. Locher, C., Petignat, M., Wagner, C., et al. Animal-assisted psychotherapy for pediatric chronic pain: Case series of an open pilot study to test initial feasibility and potential efficacy. Journal of Pain Research. 2023; 1799-1811.
  • 29. Nurenberg, J.R., Schleifer, S.J., Shaffer, T.M., et al. Animal assisted therapy with chronic psychiatric inpatients: Equine-assisted psychotherapy and aggressive behavior. Psychiatric Services. 2015; 66: 80–86.
  • 30. Başaran, S., & Duygulu, S. Hemşirelikte güç kavramının analizi. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Fakültesi Dergisi. 2014; 1(: 62-73.
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Konular Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetleri, Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)
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Dilek Baykal 0000-0001-5965-9318

Şeyma Demiralay 0000-0002-5177-1919

İlkay Keser 0000-0001-6595-4188

Proje Numarası -
Erken Görünüm Tarihi 26 Haziran 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi
Gönderilme Tarihi 22 Ağustos 2024
Kabul Tarihi 12 Ocak 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı Yıl 2025 Cilt: 16 Sayı: Erken Çevrimiçi Yayınlar

Kaynak Göster

EndNote Baykal D, Demiralay Ş, Keser İ (01 Haziran 2025) Nurse’s Opinion: Can Pet Therapy Be Used in the Treatment and Care of Chronic Diseases?. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 16 Erken Çevrimiçi Yayınlar