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An exploratory randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of different duration of canine-assisted interventions in higher education students

Human-Animal Interactions, 2023
The aim of this study was to explore whether different durations of canine-assisted intervention (CAI) influenced the beneficial effects of CAI on anxiety, stress, depression, and the well-being of higher education (HE) students.
Karen Manville, Mark Coulson, Gemma Reynolds   +2 more
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The effect of animal-assisted therapy on fine motor skill development. [PDF]

The Young Researcher, 2020
This study investigated the effect of weekly animal assisted activities utilizing guinea pigs on the fine motor development of children in grades kindergarten through third while also aiming to find more engaging and effective methods of occupational ...
McWatters, M.
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Exploring Digitalization of Animal-Assisted Reading [PDF]

, 2021
Animal-assisted reading is a form of animal-assisted activity where children interact with and read aloud to specially trained therapy dogs. Such activities have been shown to have positive impact on literacy skills, reading motivation and sense of ...
Lotan, Tsippy, Ablamunits, Kira, Golan-Shemesh, Daphna, Brilant, Tamar, Zadorozhnaya, Yana, van der Linden, Dirk, Zamansky, Anna   +6 more
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Evaluation of social relationships in elderly by animal-assisted activity [PDF]

International Psychogeriatrics, 2012
Pet therapy had its origins in the USA in the early 1960s and is based on the hypothesis that the relationship between different species may have a therapeutic effect.
MENNA, LUCIA FRANCESCA, FONTANELLA, MARZIA, . S.a.n.t.a.n.i.e.l.l.o. A., Ammendola E., Travaglino M., Mugnai F., Di Maggio A., FIORETTI, ALESSANDRO   +7 more
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Rudolph, the kids’ ward reindeer: a scoping review of the effects of support animals on the well-being of healthcare staff

Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2023
Background Many systematic reviews identify support animals or animal assisted activity as a beneficial and standard practice in several medical disciplines for patients (children, adolescents, and adults) and residents in care homes.
Thomas C. Erren, Jonas Wallraff, Ursula Wild, David M. Shaw, Philip Lewis   +4 more
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Healing smiles: Enhancing pediatric dental care through animal-assisted therapy – A narrative review

Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2023
Dental anxiety refers to the negative emotional response of fear or avoiding dental care, which is exhibited by cognitive, physiological, and motor reactions when related to dental visits or dental treatment.
Aishwarya Vineshkumar Antala, Pratik B Kariya   +1 more
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Learning With Donkeys – A “More-Than-Human” Approach to Animal-Assisted Activities [PDF]

Society & Animals, 2022
Abstract The last twenty years have seen increased interest in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and animal-assisted activity (AAA). However, there has been little research exploring these interactions as experienced by the animals themselves. In this paper, we bring a “more-than-human” lens to concepts and practices within AAA/T, synthesizing ideas about ...
Cara Clancy, Fiona Cooke, Richard Gorman
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Integrating animals in the classroom: The attitudes and experiences of Australian school teachers toward animal-assisted interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Pet Behaviour Science, 2016
The introduction of animals into school classrooms has been posited as a beneficial intervention for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Whilst evidence that animal-assisted interventions or activities can positively influence classroom ...
Bradley P Smith, Ashley A Dale
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Evaluation of Stress in Riding Horses, During the Horse-Assisted Therapy Activities in the Case of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca: Veterinary Medicine, 2022
Animal stress is a current topic intensely addressed. The general adaptation syndrome, following short exposure to stressors with low or medium intensity, has a positive effect, inducing eustress and improving adaptive capacity.
Ana Maria ZAGRAI (MAIEREAN), Gabriel COTOR, Gavrilă ZAGRAI, Gabriel GÂJÂILĂ, Marian GHIȚĂ, Alina Maria IONESCU, Dragos Corneliu COTOR, Aurel DAMIAN   +7 more
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Effects of Dog-Assisted Education on Physical and Communicative Skills in Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities: A Pilot Study

Animals, 2021
Animal-assisted interventions have shown promising benefits in different populations such as children with cerebral palsy or autism spectrum disorder. Human–animal interaction leads to different physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits in the child ...
Luis Lucio Lobato Rincón, Beatriz Rivera Martín, María Ángeles Medina Sánchez, Santos Villafaina, Eugenio Merellano-Navarro, Daniel Collado-Mateo   +5 more
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