The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) during blood extraction or dental procedures in a Primary Care Pediatric Service. Determine the improvement in facilitating the task of venipuncture or dental extraction for nursing or dental professionals. Estimate the reduction in the child's emotional stress during these procedures with the support of a therapy dog. Evaluate the emotional stress in the accompanying family member. These objectives will be accomplished through a randomized open label two-arm controlled study of AAT for children who need a blood or dental extraction.
Age between 3 and 12 years old.
Need a blood or dental extraction.
Willing to participate in the study on a voluntary basis.
Delivery of the information sheet and signature the informed consent.
If in the initial interview they declared having allergy or fear of dogs.
Have aggression disorder towards dogs.
Not want to participate in the study.
Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Lead sponsor
Public Health Service of Cataluña
Collaborator