Benefits of pet therapy in dementia.
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چکیده
Pet therapy is a centuries-old treatment approach. The new news is that pet therapy is now being validated via scientific and anecdotal data proving its effectiveness. This article shows that pet therapy is worth considering for the care plan of persons with dementia.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Home healthcare nurse
دوره 21 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003