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Animal-Assisted Intervention for trauma: a systematic literature review [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2015 Animals have a long history of inclusion in psychiatric treatment. There has been a recent growth in the empirical study of this practice, known as Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI).
Marguerite Elizabeth O'haire +3 more
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The impact of Covid-19 on animal-assisted interventions: perceptions of UK animal-assisted intervention providers. [PDF]
J Public Health (Oxf), 2023 AbstractBackgroundAnimal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are increasingly common in UK health settings. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on their delivery, with many organizations offering AAIs virtually during lockdown periods. This small-scale survey aims to explore the impact of Covid-19 on the delivery of AAIs, and associated challenges and ...
Shoesmith E, Gibsone S, Ratschen E.
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Animal-Assisted Intervention Improves Pain Perception in Polymedicated Geriatric Patients with Chronic Joint Pain: A Clinical Trial. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2019 Chronic joint pain is associated to an increase in the consumption of medication and decrease in life quality in elderly people, which requires developing non-pharmacological treatments.
Rodrigo-Claverol M +5 more
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Parents’ Perspectives on the Benefits of Animal-Assisted Intervention: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Behavioral SciencesAnimal-assisted intervention is widely used in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. The aim of this review is to understand the perceptions of parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, regarding the benefits of their ...
Francisco González-Sala +3 more
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Evaluation of Risk of Zoonotic Pathogen Transmission in a University-Based Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) Program [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2019 Introduction: Previous studies have shown that apparently healthy animals participating in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) have the potential to asymptomatically carry and even transmit zoonotic pathogens to people, which is of particular concern for
Sara F. Boyle +3 more
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Letter: The Choice of Control Conditions in Animal-Assisted Intervention Research [PDF]
Integrative Cancer Therapies, 2021 Jessica Chubak PhD +4 more
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Animal-assisted intervention in the ICU: a tool for humanization [PDF]
Critical Care, 2018 Megan M. Hosey +4 more
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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 +5 more
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Animals, 2021 Background: Eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance that alters food intake and it is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or reduced functional capacity and quality of life.
Ana Myriam Lavín-Pérez +9 more
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Applied Sciences, 2021 Background and Objectives: Despite the scientific evidence of the positive effects of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is not still considered an evidence-based practice for this population.
Isabel Gómez-Calcerrada +9 more
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