Organization of animal-assisted therapy: From voluntary activities to work of professionals [PDF]
SHS Web of Conferences, 2020 Humankind has always known about the usefulness in integration of animals for the achievement of such routine goals as hunting, household and territory protection, transportation, scouting foreign territories and materials, and overcoming physical ...
Lotko Marika
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Effects of Dog-Based Animal-Assisted Interventions in Prison Population: A Systematic Review
Animals, 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
Beatriz Villafaina-Domínguez +3 more
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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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Animal-assisted activities in the intensive care unit: A scoping review
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 2022 Animal-assisted activities have demonstrated benefits for patients and clinicians in acute care settings. However, concern exists regarding the use of animal-assisted activities in intensive care settings.To synthesise research evidence on animal-assisted activities in intensive care units.A scoping review of research literature published in English ...
Lovell, T, Ranse, K
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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, 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.
Giovanna Liguori +4 more
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Biopsychosocial benefits of animal-assisted activities for children aged 8–16 years from providers' perspectives [PDF]
International Journal of Adolescence and YouthThis study aimed to explore the biopsychosocial benefits of animal-assisted activities for children aged 8–16 years from providers' perspectives. Through qualitative interviews and thematic analysis, seven key themes were identified: ‘provision of ...
Trudy Harkness, Anne Moorhead
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Australian University Students’ Experience of Animal-Assisted Education: An Exploratory Study
AnimalsUniversity students experience poorer mental health outcomes when compared to the general population. Poor mental health has been associated with reduced wellbeing and low academic performance, resulting in higher rates of withdrawal.
Jessica Hill +5 more
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The Role of Pet-Based Activities: Working with Rabbits to Improve Self-Esteem in Preschool Children
AnimalsAnimal-assisted activities (AAAs) effectively improve the self-esteem of infants and young children, thereby playing a significant role in their growth into adolescence.
Sang-Hwan Kim
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Animal Assisted Therapy for Children with Autism [PDF]
International Journal of Child Development and Mental Health, 2017 The inclusion of animals in therapeutic activities, known as animal-assisted therapy, can be used as a treatment practice for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
See Ching Mey
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Animal-Assisted Interventions: Factors Affecting Donkey Behaviours and Attitude Toward Humans
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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