Nestlé Purina Research, Checkerboard Square, St Louis, MO, United States.
Division of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905 United States.
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018 May;31:193-199. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.12.010. Epub 2017 Dec 11.
There are voluminous data acknowledging the validity of the animal/human bond. Pharmacologic, endocrinologic, immunologic, and psychologic studies have clearly documented the impact of the companion animal on the health and well-being of patients and families, especially in the medical setting. Our paper is, to our knowledge, the first study outlining the mechanics, engineering concepts, and background of providing the appropriate facility to connect the hospitalized patient with their companion animal. We have summarized the peer-reviewed research in this critical area.
大量数据证实了动物/人类之间的纽带的有效性。药理学、内分泌学、免疫学和心理学研究清楚地记录了伴侣动物对患者和家庭健康和幸福的影响，尤其是在医疗环境中。据我们所知，我们的论文是第一份概述为住院患者及其伴侣动物提供合适设施的机制、工程概念和背景的研究。我们总结了这一关键领域的同行评议研究。
