Robotic Dog Intervention on Emotional Well-Being and Quality of Life

Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients aged 8-15 years * Diagnosed with a hematological malignancy and undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation * Hospitalized in a protective isolation room during the post-transplant inpatient period * Expected to remain hospitalized under isolation for approximately 30 days post-transplant * Able to understand and respond to Turkish-language self-report questionnaires * Clinically stable and deemed eligible for participation by the treating clinical team * Able to interact with the robotic dog at a basic functional level Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or neurodevelopmental conditions preventing meaningful interaction or self-report * Acute neurological conditions, delirium, or severe psychiatric crisis (e.g., acute agitation, suicidal ideation) * Requirement for intensive care, invasive ventilation, or a clinically unstable condition * Severe visual, hearing, or motor impairments that prevent interaction with the robotic dog * Additional infection control restrictions prevent the placement or use of the robotic dog in the isolation room * Anticipated early discharge, transfer, or inability to complete follow-up assessments * Severe fear, intolerance, or refusal to interact with robotic or electronic devices