The role of companion animals in advanced cancer: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
Abstract Background There is evidence that a companion animal (CA) or ‘pet’ can be helpful during the management of chronic illness. However, the psychological effects of CAs and the mechanism by which they can be beneficial to individuals managing life-limiting conditions is unknown. This study add...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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| Series: | BMC Palliative Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-01050-y |