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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 Reports
As mental health disorders like depression and anxiety rise, animal-assisted intervention (AAI) has emerged as a promising complementary approach, recognized for its psychological benefits.
Yujin Song, Youngwook Jung, Kayoung Yang, Kyongwon Yoo, Youngtae Heo, Minjung Yoon   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Animal-Assisted Interventions: Factors Affecting Donkey Behaviours and Attitude Toward Humans

Animals
The relationship between humans and donkeys has ancient origins. In recent years, donkeys’ involvement in Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) has grown, raising major concerns about their welfare during these activities.
Serenella d’Ingeo, Valeria Straziota, Marcello Siniscalchi, Onofrio Depalma, Sara Petrassi, Michela Romano, Angelo Quaranta   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

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, Theresa F. Braun, Stephanie Krämer   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Dogs at school: a quantitative analysis of parental perceptions of canine-assisted activities in schools mediated by child anxiety score and use case

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
doaj   +1 more source

Risks and benefits of animal-assisted interventions for critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units

Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care, 2023
Background Pets offer significant health benefits, from decreased cardiovascular risks to anxiety and post-traumatic stress improvements. Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) are not frequently practiced in the intensive care unit (ICU) for fear of health
Marco Fiore, Andrea Cortegiani, Giansaverio Friolo, Francesca Frigieri Covani, Luigi Cardia, Fausto Ferraro, Daniela Alampi   +6 more
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Scoping review of animal assisted activities in intensive care units

, 2022
Introduction: Research in acute care settings has shown that animal assisted activities (AAA) have the capacity to benefit both patients and staff. There is substantial anecdotal evidence of AAA being used in intensive care environments however, there is
Lovell, Tania, Ranse, Kristen
core   +1 more source

Fur, Fin, and Feather: Management of Animal Interactions in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities

Animals, 2022
Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) have been occurring in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF) for more than 40 years and may relieve loneliness and improve quality of life.
Wendy Newton, Tania Signal, Jenni A. Judd   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patient and Caregiver Perceptions of Animal Assisted Activity in Orthodontics

Animals, 2022
Dental anxiety affects up to 21% of children and 80% of adults and is associated with lifelong dental avoidance. Animal assisted activity (AAA) is widely used to reduce anxiety and pain in medical settings and has promise in dentistry. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate caregiver and patient perceptions of canine AAA in orthodontics. A
Katelyn Cass, Clare Bocklage, Taylor Sulkowski, Christina Graves, Nare Ghaltakhchyan, Allen Rapolla, Tate Jackson, Kimon Divaris, Chris Wiesen, Timothy Strauman, Laura Jacox   +10 more
openaire   +3 more sources