Examining the role of pets in cancer survivors' physical and mental wellbeing
Autor: | Joshua Trigg |
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Rok vydání: | 2021 |
Předmět: |
Gerontology
030504 nursing Australia Cancer medicine.disease Mental health Mental wellbeing 03 medical and health sciences Psychiatry and Mental health 0302 clinical medicine Quality of life (healthcare) Mental Health Oncology Cancer Survivors 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Survivorship curve Surveys and Questionnaires Neoplasms medicine Quality of Life Humans 0305 other medical science Psychology Applied Psychology |
Zdroj: | Journal of psychosocial oncology. 40(6) |
ISSN: | 1540-7586 |
Popis: | Australian cancer survivors have multiple wellbeing support needs, and Australians frequently keep pets, a practice associated with physical and mental health benefits. This mixed-methods study explores the influence of relationships of PERMA (positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment) wellbeing domains and pet ownership on cancer survivors' physical and mental wellbeing and quality of life.A convenience sample of Australian cancer survivors (Pet ownership was highly prevalent in participating cancer survivors, predicting increased mental health scores. No associations were seen for physical health. Cancer survivors sought instrumental pet care support and pet-owner relationship maintenance during survivorship.Implications: Pet ownership may be leverageable in interventions for mental health and wellbeing improvement during cancer recovery. Research should next clarify pet ownership prevalence in this population. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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