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Development of a Dog-Assisted Activity Program in an Elementary Classroom

Veterinary Sciences, 2017
Here we describe a pilot Dog-Assisted Activity program that was designed to improve wellbeing and social integration in a multi-cultural elementary classroom in which some episodes of bullying had been reported.
Cinzia Correale, Lara Crescimbene, Marta Borgi, Francesca Cirulli   +3 more
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Posttraumatic stress disorder service dogs and the wellbeing of veteran families

European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2022
Background Benefits and challenges associated with service dogs for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may extend beyond veterans to their families.
Leanne O. Nieforth, Elise A. Miller, Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, Marguerite E. O’Haire   +3 more
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Brakes and levers to implement an animal-assisted intervention in nursing homes: Preliminary study

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2021
Background: Increasing numbers of scientific studies have dealt with the benefits of animal assisted intervention programs (AAI). Although many positive effects have been identified, there are still few AAI programs in nursing homes.
Sarah Forget, Valérie Pennequin, Oceane Agli, Nathalie Bailly   +3 more
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The effects of hippotherapy in children and adolescents with autism : a systematic review [PDF]

, 2017
The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the effectiveness of hippotherapy, also known as horse- or equine-assisted therapy, for improving the socialization and communication behaviors of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (
Ybarbo, Emily Layne
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Job Analysis and Curriculum Design of South Korean Animal-Assisted Therapy Specialists Using DACUM

Animals
This 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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Prison Rehabilitation: The Sociological, Physiological, and Psychological Effects of Animal-Assisted Interventions [PDF]

, 2018
This paper examines animal-assisted interventions as a new form of rehabilitation in the prison setting. It focuses specifically on the multiple benefits that this form of therapy/intervention can bring to inmates, such as the reduction in recidivism and
Corleto, Daisy
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Does owning a pet protect older people against loneliness? [PDF]

, 2014
This article has been made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund.Pet ownership is thought to make a positive contribution to health, health behaviours and the general well-being of older people. More specifically pet ownership is often
A Gilbey, A Steptoe, AL Podberscek, Ann Bowling, AP Dickens, B Headey, BWJH Penninx, C Victor, C Victor, C Victor, C Victor, C Victor, CB Zhong, Christina Victor, CM Guest, CM Masi, CM Perissinotto, D Melzer, D Russel, DL Wells, E Friedmann, FV Wenz, GC Wenger, H Miltiades, IH Stanley, J Bowlby, J Flaherty, J Hippisley-Coc, J Holt-Lunstad, J McNicholas, J McNicholas, JA Udell, Jitka Pikhartova, JM Siegel, JT Cacioppo, JT Cacioppo, L Andersson, LA Peplau, LB Jennings, M Cattan, M Cattan, M Choi, M Kanamori, M Pinquart, MB Holbrook, MI Wallhagen, MM Herrald, MR Banks, MR Banks, N Savikko, NE Mahon, NM Antonacopoulos, P Demakakos, P Raina, R Hagan, RA Findlay, RA Parslow, RB Olsen, RC Thurston, RF Baumeister, RF Gillum, RS Lazarus, RS Wilson, S Borys, T Fokkema, T Tamura, TF Garrity, The European Pet Food Industry, V Burholt   +68 more
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Patient Activation in Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Current Insights and Implications for Survivorship Care—A Systematic Review From the e‐QuoL Project

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Patient activation—encompassing knowledge, confidence, and skills in managing individual's health—is a cornerstone of person‐centered care. However, its significance among childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors (CAYACS) remains unexplored. This article examines the application of the 13‐item Patient Activation Measure (
Charlotte Demoor‐Goldschmidt, Anne Maas, Gisela Michel, Amandine Bertrand, Kristen E. T. Thornton, Martine Bellanger, Anna‐Liesa Filbert, Desiree Grabow, Monica Muraca, Katharina Roser, Sara Oberti, Jelena Roganovic, Hanne Cathrine Lie   +12 more
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Imaging of High‐Risk Neuroblastoma: Recommendations From SIOPEN Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in early childhood. Its clinical behavior is highly variable, ranging from spontaneous regression to fatal outcome despite intensive treatment. The International Society of Pediatric Oncology Europe Neuroblastoma Group (SIOPEN) Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees ...
Annemieke Littooij, Catia Olianti, Herve Brisse, Pier Luigi Di Paolo, Maria Garganese, Tejas Kapadia, Jurgen Schaefer, Hugh Wallace, Simon Wan, Bart de Keizer, Irmina Sefic Pasic, Julian Rogasch   +11 more
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Computer assisted assessment and advice for "non-serious" 999 ambulance service callers : the potential impact on ambulance despatch [PDF]

, 2003
Objective: To investigate the potential impact for ambulance services of telephone assessment and triage for callers who present with non-serious problems (Category C calls) as classified by ambulance service call takers.
Dale, Jeremy, Higgins, J., Williams, S., Foster, T., Snooks, Helen, Crouch, R., Hartley-Sharpe, C., Glucksman, E., Hooper, R., George, S.   +9 more
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