Animal-Assisted Psychoeducational Intervention in Paediatric Oncohaematology: Evidence from a Single-Centre Observational Study [PDF]
ChildrenBackground: Hospitalisation for paediatric oncohaematological diseases entails significant physical and psychological stress, often compromising children’s emotional regulation and daily functioning.
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Effects of static and dynamic canine-assisted intervention in young adults: sex differences in hormonal, EEG, HRV, and emotional responses [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAs mental health disorders like depression and anxiety rise, animal-assisted intervention (AAI) has emerged as a promising complementary approach, recognized for its psychological benefits.
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Anthrozoös, 2016 We conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of animal-assisted activities (AAA) and animal-assisted therapy (AAT) for reducing depressive symptoms in humans. To be included in the meta-analysis, studies had to demonstrate random assignment, include a comparison/control group, use AAA or AAT, use a self-report measure of depression, and ...
Kristýna Machová +3 more
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Animal-assisted support programs for residents in Canadian long-term care homes: a feasibility and acceptability study [PDF]
BMC GeriatricsBackground Animal-assisted services, specifically animal-assisted support programs (AASPs, pet therapy, animal-assisted therapy, animal-assisted activities), are promising programs that may improve the mental health and overall well-being of older adults
Brittany S. DeGraves +4 more
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Animal-assisted activity and pain sensation in hospitalized children and adolescents
Revista Dor, 2016 ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The interest on Animal-Assisted Activity, Education and Therapy is growing in Brazil. Only in the last decade, Brazilian investigators have started scientific studies aiming at evaluating the effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Activity, Education and Therapy as from international literature references.
Tatiane Ichitani, Maria Cláudia Cunha
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Scoping review of animal assisted activities in intensive care units
Australian Critical Care, 2022 Tania Lovell, Kristen Ranse
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Animal-Assisted Interventions and Animal Welfare—An Exploratory Survey in Germany
Animals, 2023 Background: Animals play a crucial role in social occupational fields. The positive effects of animals are described in theory and practice. However, the significance of animal welfare in animal-assisted intervention settings has not yet been extensively
Katharina Ameli +2 more
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Animals in Animal-Assisted Services: Are They Volunteers or Professionals?
Animals, 2022 With the increasingly common practice of Animal-Assisted Services (AAS), whether in therapy, coaching, education, or volunteering programs, the concern over animal welfare has also risen. However, no standards have yet been established for good practices
Brigitte Wijnen, Pim Martens
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Recognizing and Mitigating Canine Stress during Animal Assisted Interventions
Veterinary Sciences, 2021 Animal-assisted Interventions (AAI) proliferated rapidly since clinicians and researchers first noted the positive effects animals have on people struggling with physical and mental health concerns.
Lisa Townsend, Nancy R. Gee
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International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy, 2022 Canine-assisted activities in schools can benefit students’ educational, emotional, and social needs. Furthermore, they could be an effective form of non-clinical mental health treatment for children and adolescents.
Wendy Irene Fynn, Jessica Runacres
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