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Animal-assisted interventions for military families: a systematic review [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthIntroductionThe incorporation of animals into interventions focused on military families is a relatively new concept. Though animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) have been studied in the context of military veterans, few studies incorporate members of ...
Leanne O. Nieforth +2 more
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Animal-Assisted Interventions: Factors Affecting Donkey Behaviours and Attitude Toward Humans [PDF]
AnimalsThe relationship between humans and donkeys has ancient origins. In recent years, donkeys’ involvement in Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) has grown, raising major concerns about their welfare during these activities.
Serenella d’Ingeo +6 more
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Animal assisted interventions in practice: mapping Italian providers
Veterinaria Italiana, 2019 Animal assisted interventions (AAI) have become increasingly popular in Western countries during the last fifty years, attracting a lot of attention both from the general public and the scientific community.
Marta De Santis +5 more
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Evaluating Stress in Dogs Involved in Animal-Assisted Interventions [PDF]
Animals, 2019 Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are co-therapies in which the animal is an integral and active part of the treatment process. Dogs are widely involved in AAI projects, but little data are available to determine if AAI sessions are a source of stress
Sara Corsetti +2 more
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A Pilot Study on Behavioural and Physiological Indicators of Emotions in Donkeys
Animals, 2023 Recognizing animal emotions is critical to their welfare and can lead to a better relationship with humans and the environment, especially in a widespread species like the donkey, which is often prone to welfare issues.
Samanta Seganfreddo +5 more
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Donkey Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability: A Scoping Review
Animals, 2023 Heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) are commonly used physiological measures in animals. While several studies exist on horse HRV, less information is available for donkeys.
Marta De Santis +6 more
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Human-Animal Interactions, 2023 The current mixed methods study sought to investigate the actual as well as the perceived practices and alignment with animal-assisted interventions (AAI) ethics and standards of mental health practitioners that partner with an animal in their practice ...
Amy Johnson +2 more
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Occurrence of ESKAPE Bacteria Group in Dogs, and the Related Zoonotic Risk in Animal-Assisted Therapy, and in Animal-Assisted Activity in the Health Context [PDF]
, 2020 Animal-assisted interventions are widely implemented in different contexts worldwide. Particularly, animal-assisted therapies and animal-assisted activities are often implemented in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other health facilities.
Fioretti, Alessandro +3 more
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Animals in Animal-Assisted Services: Are They Volunteers or Professionals?
Animals, 2022 With the increasingly common practice of Animal-Assisted Services (AAS), whether in therapy, coaching, education, or volunteering programs, the concern over animal welfare has also risen. However, no standards have yet been established for good practices
Brigitte Wijnen, Pim Martens
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Animals, 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
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