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The Effect of Hippotherapy on The Development of Life Satisfaction, Health Literacy and Healthism Attitude of Young Adults After Cancer Treatment
Sponsor: Betül Çakmak
Summary
This research aims to evaluate the impact of hippotherapy on life satisfaction, health literacy, and health culture among young adults who have undergone cancer treatment. The study underscores the importance of providing support to patients post-cancer treatment. While the literature extensively supports the use of animal-assisted interventions in nursing care plans and practices, there is a notable absence of studies examining the holistic effects of hippotherapy on cancer survivors, both nationally and globally. Given that nurses play a pivotal role in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation stages of all diseases, and strive to enhance patient quality of life through comprehensive care, the findings of this project are expected to not only bolster the visibility and professional efficacy of nurses but also inspire similar future research. The research tools employed will determine how complementary supportive practices influence the life satisfaction, health literacy, and health culture of young adults during critical life-shaping periods. These results could provide significant evidence of the nurse's role in patient education, support, and overall care improvement.
Official title: The Effect of Hippotherapy on The Development of Life Satisfaction, Health Literacy and Healthism Attitude of Young Adults After Cancer Treatment: Randomized Controlled Experimental Research
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2024-12-01
Completion Date
2025-10-01
Last Updated
2024-12-12
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Hippotherapy
Hippotherapy, also known as horse-assisted therapy, is a form of animal-assisted therapy. It consists of regularly scheduled sessions designed to enhance functionality in individuals' lives and contribute to their overall health improvement.
Locations (1)
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)