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 +2 more
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Job Analysis and Curriculum Design of South Korean Animal-Assisted Therapy Specialists Using DACUM
AnimalsThis study analyzed the jobs of animal-assisted therapy specialists using the Development of a Curriculum (DACUM) technique, a job analysis method for the duties and tasks performed in a specific job.
Soo Jeong Choi, Jin Soo Han
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Animal-Assisted Intervention [electronic resource] : Thinking Empirically /
, 2019 This book brings the animal into the scholarly discussion of animal-assisted therapy and other interventions. Challenging the current reliance on outcome studies, the author offers a new way of thinking empirically about animal-assisted interventions ...
Fournier, Angela K.author.authttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut +1 more
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Animal-Assisted Intervention and Dementia: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Clinical Nursing Research, 2018 This review discusses the relationship between animal-assisted interventions (AAI) and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). A systematic search was conducted within CINAHL, Web of Science CAB Abstracts, PubMed, Abstracts in Social ...
Michelle L. Yakimicki +3 more
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Effects of Dog-Based Animal-Assisted Interventions in Prison Population: A Systematic Review
Animals, 2020 Background: Animal-assisted interventions, in concrete dog-assisted intervention, have been introduced in prisons to reduce recidivism as well as to improve the well-being of prisoners. Therefore, the aim of the present systematic review is to provide an
Beatriz Villafaina-Domínguez +3 more
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Informing Implementation: Perspectives from the Australian University Community Regarding an Animal Assisted Intervention. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2022 Animal Assisted Interventions (AAIs) have become increasingly popular in the university setting; however, there is limited research exploring their potential on an Australian university campus and participants’ views prior to implementation.
Cooke E +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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The Behavioral Cost of Care: Changes in Maintenance Behavior during Equine-Assisted Interventions
AnimalsThis study examined human–animal symbiosis in an animal-assisted intervention through observations of animal maintenance behaviors. The rise of psychotherapy, learning, and recreation incorporating animals warrants exploration of the welfare of the ...
Angela K. Fournier +5 more
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Australian University Students’ Experience of Animal-Assisted Education: An Exploratory Study
AnimalsUniversity students experience poorer mental health outcomes when compared to the general population. Poor mental health has been associated with reduced wellbeing and low academic performance, resulting in higher rates of withdrawal.
Jessica Hill +5 more
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Canine-Assisted Interventions in Hospitals: Best Practices for Maximizing Human and Canine Safety
Frontiers 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
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