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This research aims to assess the feasibility and perceived benefits of animal-assisted psychoeducational interventions for emotional coping in hospitalized children with oncohaematological conditions.

January 18, 2026ChildrenOpen Access

Animal-Assisted Psychoeducational Intervention in Paediatric Oncohaematology: Evidence from a Single-Centre Observational Study

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This research aims to assess the feasibility and perceived benefits of animal-assisted psychoeducational interventions for emotional coping in hospitalized children with oncohaematological conditions.
Conducted a single-centre observational study at Regina Margherita Children’s Hospital in Italy.
Sixty patients aged 6–15 participated in the intervention combining aquarium observation, virtual animal encounters, and a psychoeducational booklet.
Evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and emotional outcomes of the activities.
90% of participants reported positive emotions and enjoyment.
80% found the psychoeducational booklet engaging.
100% perceived care and attention from facilitators, indicating high acceptability of the intervention.

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Observational study evaluates emotional support through animal-assisted interventions in hospitalized children, suggesting potential benefits.

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Battaglini et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Observational study evaluates emotional support through animal-assisted interventions in hospitalized children, suggesting potential benefits.

Animal-Assisted Psychoeducational Intervention in Paediatric Oncohaematology: Evidence from a Single-Centre Observational Study

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