An analysis of the annual mobility of Polish Konik horses depending on habitat, season, and time of the day [PDF]
Archives Animal Breeding, 2022 The aim of the present study was to analyse the mobility of Polish Konik horses in their natural environment. The study was conducted on a herd of 15 Polish Konik horses in 2018.
R. Pikuła +3 more
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The Research of Standardized Protocols for Dog Involvement in Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2021 Simple Summary Animal-assisted therapies (AATs), as discussed in this review, are structured interventions, involving pets, for patients suffering from different diseases.
Santaniello A +4 more
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Animal-Assisted Therapy in Middle-Aged and Older Patients With Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Front Psychiatry, 2021 Objective: Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has the potential to improve the symptomology, negative emotions, and level of well-being in older adults, as well as patients with mental illness.
Chen TT +5 more
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Implementation feasibility of animal-assisted therapy in a pediatric intensive care unit: effectiveness on reduction of pain, fear, and anxiety. [PDF]
Eur J Pediatr, 2023 Animal-assisted therapies are an innovative strategy within health care humanization initiatives, and they could play a role in the reduction of pain or anxiety.
López-Fernández E +7 more
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The supporting role of dogs in the inpatient setting: a systematic review of the therapeutic effects of animal-assisted therapy with dogs for children and adolescents in an inpatient setting. [PDF]
Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 2023 Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is becoming increasingly popular. The possibilities and guidelines for interventions and methods are very diverse. Currently, published studies mainly concentrate on effects in paediatrics, outpatient therapy and schools ...
Fornefeld D +3 more
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Effects of the multimodal intervention program including animal-assisted therapy on depression and self-esteem among university students. [PDF]
J Anim Sci Technol, 2021 This study aimed to investigate the effects of the multimodal group intervention that combined animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and integrated play therapy (IPT) on depression and self-esteem in undergraduate university students.
Kil T.
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Therapy and play therapy In reducing Primary school children Components of behavioral disorders. [PDF]
Ravānshināsī-i Afrād-i Istis̠nāyī, 2021 Objective: The present study aimed is Comparison of the Effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Therapy and play therapy In reducing Primary school children Components of behavioral disorders.
mohsen siavashi +3 more
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Integrating Animal-Assisted Therapy Into TF-CBT for Abused Youth With PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial. [PDF]
Child Maltreat, 2022 This clinical trial examined animal-assisted therapy (AAT) as an adjunct to Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for abused youth with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Allen B +7 more
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EFFECT OF ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY ON DEPRESSION, MEMORY, ATTENTION, AND EMOTION REGULATION
Journal Human Research in Rehabilitation, 2023 Introduction: The mere presence of a dog in a therapeutic setup is known to bring about more positive outcomes when incorporated in therapy, dogs can bring about multifarious benefits which are not entirely tapped upon.
Unnati G Hunjan, K. J. Reddy
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Animal-Assisted Interventions and Animal Welfare—An Exploratory Survey in Germany
Animals, 2023 Background: Animals play a crucial role in social occupational fields. The positive effects of animals are described in theory and practice. However, the significance of animal welfare in animal-assisted intervention settings has not yet been extensively
Katharina Ameli +2 more
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