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An overview of the benefits of animal-assisted interventions in medical and therapeutic contexts for human health: cognitive mechanisms, sensory perception and welfare considerations. [PDF]

open access: yesFront Vet Sci
Mota-Rojas D   +12 more
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Animal-Assisted Interventions for Dementia: A Systematic Review

Research in Gerontological Nursing, 2021
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) can be devastating for people who have dementia and their families. More than 5 million Americans are living with dementia, and approximately 97% of these individuals have BPSD, including agitation, aggression, anxiety, depression, apathy, sleep disturbances, wandering, and ...
Jennifer R, Babka   +2 more
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Animal-Assisted Interventions Research

Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2002
Animal visitation programs have been used in a wide variety of clinical settings with predominantly positive outcomes reported anecdotally. However, there is also a growing body of research investigating the effects of these interventions. Developing and conducting rigorous studies of animal interventions can be a complex and challenging process.
Rebecca A, Johnson   +2 more
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Animal-Assisted Intervention in Dementia

Clinical Nursing Research, 2013
There is a need to develop nonpharmacological treatments and methods which can serve as alternatives or complements to medications in dementia care. Previous research indicates that animal-assisted intervention (AAI) can be beneficial. The purpose of the present pilot project was to evaluate effects of AAI on quality of life (QoL) in people with ...
Lena, Nordgren, Gabriella, Engström
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Showing behavior in Animal Assisted Intervention and pet dogs

Behavioural Processes, 2020
A dog's behavior can indicate the location of hidden food to a human who is unaware of its position. These behavioral patterns are known as showing behavior, which comprise gazing towards the target location and gaze alternation between the human and the target (i.e., hidden food).
Cavalli, Camila María   +3 more
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Ethics of Animal-Assisted Interventions

2021
In this chapter, I explore some of the ethical issues that relate to the practice of animal-assisted interventions (AAI). There are several areas where it seems reasonable to ask whether our motivation to bring benefits to people outweighs the potential harm to the animals involved.
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Pediatric Oncology and Animal-Assisted Interventions

Holistic Nursing Practice, 2019
Animal-assisted interventions are part of the therapeutic plan in pediatric oncology. This is the first systematic review to summarize the literature and provide insights for new clinical approaches, policy, best practices, and standards. The results underline the potentially beneficial role for pediatric patients, parents, caregivers, and medical ...
Crina, Cotoc   +2 more
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Animal-Assisted Support: Actionable Intervention for Burnout

The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 2020
The impact of long shifts, the puzzling illnesses and manifestations of COVID-19, its personal and family impacts, and the sustained grief of many losses in the past 6 months requires consideration of interventions to lift caregivers' spirits. Burnout has long been a challenge for nurses working in intense acute environments.
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