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Current Perspectives on Therapy Dog Welfare in Animal-Assisted Interventions

Animals, 2017
Research into the effects of animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) has primarily addressed human health outcomes. In contrast, only few publications deal with the therapy dog experience of AAIs. This paper provides an overview on potential welfare threats
Lisa Maria Glenk
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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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A Review of Studies Conducted with Animal Assisted Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 2021
The aim of this study is to examine the studies’ effects of the practices offered through animal assisted interventions to children with autism spectrum disorder between 2000 and 2019 in terms of demographic, methodological and results variables. In this
Damla Çetin, Selmin Çuhadar
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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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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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Therapeutic Role of Animals: A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Prevalent Forms and Species in Animal-Assisted Interventions

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023
Animals have been valued and used to improve human physical and mental health since ancient times. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a complementary approach to traditional medicine, involving trained animals.
Dorota Szewczyk, Jakub Fiega, Milena Michalska, Urszula Żurek, Zuzanna Lubaszka, Ewa Sikorska   +5 more
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Post-operative benefits of animal-assisted therapy in pediatric surgery: a randomised study.

PLoS ONE, 2015
BackgroundInterest in animal-assisted therapy has been fuelled by studies supporting the many health benefits. The purpose of this study was to better understand the impact of an animal-assisted therapy program on children response to stress and pain in ...
Valeria Calcaterra, Valeria Calcaterra, Pierangelo Veggiotti, Clara Palestrini, Valentina De Giorgis, Roberto Raschetti, Massimiliano Tumminelli, Simonetta Mencherini, Francesca Papotti, Catherine Klersy, Riccardo Albertini, Selene Ostuni, Gloria Pelizzo   +12 more
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Characteristics of Animal-assisted Interventions in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany, with a focus on hygiene in health care facilities

One Health, 2023
Animal-assisted Interventions (AAIs) are becoming increasingly popular. To date, information on the extent of AAIs in Germany is limited. With a focus on infection control measures in health care facilities (HCFs), two studies were conducted in Lower ...
Sonja Wolken, Johannes Dreesman, Dagmar Rocker, Cornelia Henke-Gendo   +3 more
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Animal-Assisted Therapy: Motives and Rewards [PDF]

, 2014
Animal-assisted therapy is a complimentary therapy utilized in health care to provide goal-directed therapy using dogs. The purpose of this study was to understand what motivates individuals to being animal-assisted volunteering and rewards that ...
Collins, Kailee Victoria
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The Impact of Canine-Assisted Therapy and Activities on Children in an Educational Setting [PDF]

, 2015
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and animal-assisted activities (AAA) are becoming more prevalent in educational settings. Research has shown that there are many benefits to having animals involved in therapy, specifically canines.
Beck, Katie R.
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