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Welfare assessment of dogs involved in animal assisted activities

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 2009
Paolo Mongillo, Lieta Marinelli
exaly   +3 more sources

Collaboration in Animal-Assisted Activities and Animal-Assisted Therapy

Seminars in Speech and Language, 2022
AbstractAnimal Assisted Intervention is a valuable tool in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Conducting goal-directed, therapeutic Animal-Assisted Interventions requires certification, training and collaboration. It is important that Animal Assisted Therapy teams comprised of specially trained dogs and handlers are co-certified to ensure the ...
Elizabeth, Decina   +2 more
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The Effect of Animal-Assisted Activity on Inpatients with Schizophrenia

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 2009
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of animal-assisted activity on self-esteem, control over activities of daily living, and other psychophysiological aspects among Taiwanese inpatients with schizophrenia. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to either the treatment or control group.
Cheng-I, Chu   +3 more
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Physiological Arousal for Companion Dogs Working With Their Owners in Animal-Assisted Activities and Animal-Assisted Therapy

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 2006
This study investigated the physiological reactions of companion dogs (Canis familiaris) used in animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy by measuring salivary cortisol concentrations. The dog caregivers (owners) collected saliva samples (a) at 3 control days without therapeutic work, (b) directly before and after each therapeutic session
Dorit Karla, Haubenhofer   +1 more
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Animal Assisted Activities for Geriatric Patients

Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2002
Abstract Older individuals may experience decreased quality of life and increased stress related to life transitions. These include change of residences, the loss of a spouse and/or personal possessions. With these transitions, a decline in physical and emotional health may occur due to social isolation, loss of independence, institutionalization, and ...
Heather N. Steed, Barbara S. Smith
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