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Assessing the Outcomes of an Animal-Assisted Intervention in a Paediatric Day Hospital: Perceptions of Children and Parents. [PDF]

open access: yesAnimals (Basel), 2020
Ávila-Álvarez A   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Effects of Dog-Assisted Education on Physical and Communicative Skills in Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities: A Pilot Study

open access: yesAnimals, 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
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Dog-Assisted Therapy in Adolescents with Eating Disorders: A Study Protocol for a Pilot Controlled Trial

open access: yesAnimals, 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
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Dog-Assisted Therapy on the Physical Function and Communication Skills of Adults with Autism: A Study Protocol for a Controlled Study

open access: yesApplied 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
doaj   +1 more source

Tales of the unexpected: Teacher’s experiences of working with children and dogs in schools

open access: yesHuman-Animal Interactions, 2023
Globally, there are a growing number of dogs in schools. Research suggests that there are potential benefits of interactions between children and dogs in educational contexts, for example in terms of social–emotional, cognitive and physical development ...
Helen Lewis   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Animal assisted intervention: A systematic review of benefits and risks. [PDF]

open access: yesEur J Integr Med, 2016
Bert F   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Canine-Assisted Interventions in Hospitals: Best Practices for Maximizing Human and Canine Safety

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Canine-assisted interventions (CAI) are becoming more popular in hospital settings, representing a crucial intersection between animals, veterinary medicine, and society. However, standardized policies and procedures to minimize risk and maximize benefit
Sandra B. Barker, Nancy R. Gee
doaj   +1 more source

Animal-Assisted Interventions and Animal Welfare—An Exploratory Survey in Germany

open access: yesAnimals, 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
doaj   +1 more source

Animal-Assisted Interventions in the Classroom—A Systematic Review [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2017
The inclusion of animals in educational practice is becoming increasingly popular, but it is unclear how solid the evidence for this type of intervention is. The aim of this systematic review is to scrutinise the empirical research literature relating to animal-assisted interventions conducted in educational settings.
Victoria Brelsford   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

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