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Animal-Assisted Activity: Experiences of Institutionalized Japanese Older Adults
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 2009The purpose of this study was to determine how a group of institutionalized elderly Japanese women perceived animal-assisted activity (AAA) and how their perceptions may be relevant to clinical nursing practices in the AAA context. The participants in this study, 8 elderly Japanese women residing in a nursing home in a northern Japanese city, had ...
Namiko, Kawamura +2 more
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Staff Members' Perceptions of an Animal-Assisted Activity
Oncology Nursing Forum, 2013To examine the perceptions of staff members toward the implementation of an animal-assisted activity (AAA) in an outpatient regional cancer center.Quasi-experimental, post-test design.An adult outpatient regional cancer center in northern California.34 facility staff members.Self-report questionnaire following four weeks of AAA visitation.
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A pilot study of animal assisted activity among hospitalized older adults
Geriatric Nursing, 2020Animal Assisted Activity (AAA) is a non-medical intervention that has been shown to reduce anxiety among nursing home patients in various settings. However, AAA has not been tested among acute care hospitalized older adult patients ages 65 and older. This pilot study explored if a visit from a trained dog and its handler would decrease anxiety among ...
Carnette, Smith +4 more
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The Effect of Animal-Assisted Activity on Inpatients with Schizophrenia
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 2009The 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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Animal-assisted activity and infection control implications in a healthcare setting
Journal of Hospital Infection, 2000Animal-assisted activity/therapy (AAA/T) is an emerging science using animals to solve human problems. It is an interdisciplinary approach using animals as an adjunct to other conventional therapies. The benefits include improved physical, social, emotional or cognitive functioning.
M A, Khan, N, Farrag
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Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 2008
Instruction in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and animal-assisted activities (AAAs) teaches veterinary medical students to confidently and assertively maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of this union of animals and people. Instruction in AAT/AAA also addresses requirements by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education ...
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Instruction in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and animal-assisted activities (AAAs) teaches veterinary medical students to confidently and assertively maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of this union of animals and people. Instruction in AAT/AAA also addresses requirements by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education ...
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Animal-assisted activity improves social behaviors in psychiatrically hospitalized youth with autism
Autism, 2019There is preliminary research suggesting that animal-assisted activities can improve social interactions of children with autism spectrum disorder. This pilot study sought to investigate the benefits of animal-assisted activities with dogs and psychiatrically hospitalized youth with autism spectrum disorder.
Monique M, Germone +5 more
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