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Effectiveness of animal-assisted activities and therapies for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
BackgroundGiven the rising interest in complementary therapeutic strategies for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this research aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of animal-assisted activities and therapies (AAAT) on various ASD ...
Ningkun Xiao, Ningkun Xiao, Vaishnavi Bagayi, Dandan Yang, Xinlin Huang, Lei Zhong, Sergey Kiselev, Mikhail A. Bolkov, Irina A. Tuzankina, Valery A. Chereshnev, Valery A. Chereshnev   +10 more
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Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Animal-Assisted Activities in Pediatric Hospitals [PDF]

Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 2023
The goal of this study was to document current hospital-based animal-assisted activities (AAA) practices.We contacted 20 hospitals and asked about their AAA programs, including COVID-19 precautions.Eighteen of 20 hospitals responded. Before 2020, all offered either in-person only (n = 17) or both in-person and virtual AAA visits (n = 1). In early 2022,
Jessica Chubak, Gaia Pocobelli, Rebecca A Ziebell   +2 more
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Changes of Oxytocin and Serotonin Values in Dialysis Patients after Animal Assisted Activities (AAAs) with a Dog—A Preliminary Study [PDF]

Animals, 2019
Our study aimed to measure the levels of serotonin and oxytocin in patients affected by end-stage renal disease (ESRD), undergoing dialysis and participating in a program of animal-assisted activities (AAAs) with a dog.
Lucia Francesca Menna, Antonio Santaniello, Alessia Amato, Giuseppe Ceparano, Annamaria Di Maggio, Mario Sansone, Pietro Formisano, Ilaria Cimmino, Giuseppe Perruolo, Alessandro Fioretti   +9 more
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Effects of Animal-Assisted Activities with Guinea Pigs in the Primary School Classroom [PDF]

Anthrozoos, 2013
This study investigated the effects of a classroom-based animal-assisted activities (AAA) program with guinea pigs on the social functioning of primary school children. We hypothesized that participants in the experimental condition (n = 64), compared with a waitlist control group (n = 64), would demonstrate improvements in social functioning following
Marguerite E O'Haire, Samantha J McKenzie, Sandra McCune   +2 more
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Physiological State of Therapy Dogs during Animal-Assisted Activities in an Outpatient Setting [PDF]

Animals, 2020
Therapy dogs are increasingly being incorporated into numerous clinical settings. However, there are only a handful of studies that have focused on the impact of animal-assisted activity or therapy sessions on the wellbeing of the therapy dogs ...
Stephanie D. Clark, François Martin, Ragen T.S. McGowan, Jessica M. Smidt, Rachel Anderson, Lei Wang, Tricia Turpin, Natalie Langenfeld-McCoy, Brent A. Bauer, Arya B. Mohabbat   +9 more
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Animal-Assisted Activities [PDF]

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 2015
Animal-assisted activities (AAA) are increasingly common, yet little is known about practices in pediatric oncology. To address this gap, we surveyed the top 20 pediatric oncology hospitals in the United States in May and June of 2014. Questionnaires were sent via e-mail and generally returned by e-mail or postal mail.
Jessica, Chubak, Rene, Hawkes
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Animal Assisted Activities (AAAs) with Dogs in a Dialysis Center in Southern Italy: Evaluation of Serotonin and Oxytocin Values in Involved Patients [PDF]

Biomedicines
Background/Objectives: In the present study, the changes in oxytocin (OXT) and serotonin (5-HT), as hormones involved in social relationships and mood regulation, respectively, were measured in dialysis patients involved in Animal Assisted Activity (AAA)
Antonio Santaniello, Giuseppe Perruolo, Alessia Amato, Susanne Garzillo, Federica Mormone, Cristina Morelli, Pietro Formisano, Mario Sansone, Alessandro Fioretti, Francesco Oriente   +9 more
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Animal-Assisted Activities for Patients with Central Nervous System Disease in Acute Rehabilitation Setting [PDF]

Brain Sciences
Background: Animal-assisted activities (AAA) are participative interventions, designed to lower hospitalization-related stress and anxiety, enhance communicative readiness, improve quality of life and encourage human–animal interaction.
Vittorio Casati, Valentina Re, Paola Bardasi, Andrea Contini, Pilade Cortellazzi, Angelica Gallarati, Emilia Bozzini, Valentina Castignoli, Gianfranco Lamberti, Fabio Razza, Simona Galante, Chiara Frati, Francesca Ronchetti, Monica Morelli, Emanuela Ricci, Gianluca Ciardi   +15 more
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Integrated Canine-Assisted Services and Art Therapy in Prison: Pilot Study of Animal Well-Being Aspects and Its Impact on Inmate Critical Events [PDF]

Animals
Animal-Assisted Services (AAS), together with art therapy, represent an innovative resource in prisons, promoting the emotional and relational well-being of inmates.
Susanne Garzillo, Luigi Sacchettino, Luca Esposito, Viviana Orsola Giuliano, Vincenza Panico, Alina Simona Rusu, Rosaria Ponticiello, Alice Nese, Natascia Rizzo, Giuseppe Nese, Francesco Napolitano, Danila d’Angelo   +11 more
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Animal-assisted activities in the intensive care unit: A scoping review

Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 2022
Animal-assisted activities have demonstrated benefits for patients and clinicians in acute care settings. However, concern exists regarding the use of animal-assisted activities in intensive care settings.To synthesise research evidence on animal-assisted activities in intensive care units.A scoping review of research literature published in English ...
Kristen Ranse
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