, 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 ...
Elise R. Thayer, Jeffrey R. Stevens
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Animal-assisted interventions: Possibilities and limitations of implementation in young persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral disorders [PDF]
Specijalna Edukacija i Rehabilitacija, 2018 The type of complementary treatment under the interdisciplinary term Animal-assisted interventions - AAI implies all types of interventions which integrate a variety of animals within two key modalities: Animal-Assisted Activities - AAA and Animal ...
Milanović-Dobrota Biljana
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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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Animal-Assisted Interventions: A Literature Review on Diverse Applications of Animal-Assisted Interventions in selected medical entities in different age groups [PDF]
Journal of Education, Health and SportThis literature review examines the therapeutic role of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) in promoting physical and mental well-being for diverse populations.
Agnieszka Najdek +10 more
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Evaluating Stress in Dogs Involved in Animal-Assisted Interventions
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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Cow-Assisted Interventions in Social Farming: First Results of a Pilot Study
AnimalsSocial farming combines agricultural, social, and healthcare functions, and Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) are increasingly being applied within this framework. Despite their potential, cattle are excluded from Italian guidelines and rarely studied.
Biancamaria Torquati +2 more
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Human-Animal Interaction in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)s: Zoonosis Risks, Benefits, and Future Directions-A One Health Approach. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2023 Animal-assisted interventions (AAI)s represent the expression of integrated medicine, according to the One Health approach. Actually, animal-assisted therapies and animal-assisted activities are implemented in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, etc.
Liguori G +4 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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Effects of Dog-Based Animal-Assisted Interventions in Prison Population: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 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
Villafaina-Domínguez B +3 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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