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Changes in the Stress Tolerance of Dwarf Rabbits in Animal-Assisted Interventions

Applied Sciences, 2022
Background: Rabbits are common companion animals in many European countries. Rabbit-assisted interventions in primary schools are suitable for decreasing the anxiety levels of children, which may increase the education efficiency of teachers. Methods: In
Éva Suba-Bokodi, István Nagy, Marcell Molnár   +2 more
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Emergency Undocking Curriculum in Robotic Surgery [PDF]

, 2019
Introduction Traditional instruction for robotic surgery is typically devoid of training that addresses the delineation of interprofessional roles for operating room personnel.
Ahmed, Rami, Ballas, Derek A., Cesta, Megan, Gothard, David   +3 more
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Emotional robots: principles and practice with PARO in Denmark, Germany and the UK [PDF]

, 2013
As societies age there will be a significant increase of those over 80 and a predicted increase in people with dementia. We know that loneliness increases with old age, and those living with dementia are at risk of social isolation.
Cook, Glenda, Gaerdt, Lone, Klein, Barbara   +2 more
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Development of ethical standards for research of animal-assisted interventions

Human-Animal Interactions
Research into animal-assisted interventions (AAI) is crucial for quality assurance and the development of professional standards. As research in AAI in various fields is growing, research ethics must be considered. In Germany, as in many other countries,
Cornelia Drees, Annett Eckloff, Anne Gelhardt, Candela Hüsgen, Georg Jungnitsch, Sabrina Naber, Lena Scheidig, Michael Christian Schulze, Sandra Wesenberg   +8 more
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Neuroplastic Changes Following Brain Ischemia and their Contribution to Stroke Recovery: Novel Approaches in Neurorehabilitation [PDF]

, 2017
Ischemic damage to the brain triggers substantial reorganization of spared areas and pathways, which is associated with limited, spontaneous restoration of function.
Alia, C, Bertolucci, F, Caleo, M, Chisari, C, Di Garbo, A, Lai, S, Lamola, G, Micera, S, Panarese, A, Spalletti, C, Vallone, F   +10 more
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The Welfare of Dogs and Cats in the European Union: A Gap Analysis of the Current Legal Framework

Animals
Companion animals, especially dogs and cats, have increasingly been recognized as moral subjects and valued as family members by European citizens. This new role encourages policy makers to face the many companion animals’ welfare issues not yet covered ...
Laura Contalbrigo, Simona Normando, Emma Bassan, Franco Mutinelli   +3 more
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Psychosocial and psychophysiological effects of human-animal interactions: the possible role of oxytocin

Frontiers in Psychology, 2012
During the last decade it has become more widely accepted that pet-ownership and animal-assistance in therapy and education may have a multitude of positive effects on humans.
Andrea eBeetz, Kerstin eUvnäs-Moberg, Kerstin eUvnäs-Moberg, Henri eJulius, Kurt eKotrschal, Kurt eKotrschal   +5 more
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The Comfort Dog Project of Northern Uganda: An Innovative Canine-Assisted Psychosocial Trauma Recovery Programme

Intervention Journal of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict Affected Areas, 2021
In 2012, BIG FIX Uganda, an American-based animal welfare organisation, began offering veterinary health services and animal welfare education in northern Uganda to improve the wellbeing of animals and their guardians.
Meg Daley Olmert
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Animals-assisted therapy: A brief review [PDF]

, 2018
In rehabilitative setting, the presence of animals can be considered as an important stimulus for verbal and social communication, and for mood regulation.
Cerroni F., Chisari M. G., D'Oro L., Di Folco A., Gallai B., Geraci D., Giugliano P., Lavano F., Lavano S. M., Magliulo R. M., Marotta R., Marsala G., Murabito P., Parisi L., Pennacchio S., Picciocchi E., Romano P., Ruberto M., Russo D., Salerno M., Sorrentino M., Testa D., Tripi G.   +22 more
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Recommendations for uniform terminology in animal-assisted services (AAS)

Human-Animal Interactions
Through the years, the range of services involving animals benefiting people, often described as “animal-assisted interventions” (AAIs), has been plagued with confusing and inconsistent taxonomy, terminology, and definitions. This has caused difficulties
Amy Johnson Binder, Nancy Parish-Plass, Meg Kirby, Melissa Winkle, Daniela Plesa Skwerer, Laura Ackerman, Cindy Brosig, Wendy Coombe, Esther Delisle, Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers, Jo-Ann Fowler, Laura Hey, Tiffani Howell, Michael Kaufmann, Mariana Kienast, Miyako Kinoshita, Debbie Ngai, Brigitte Wijnen   +17 more
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