OBJECTIVE. The authors mapped the literature on animal-assisted therapies (AATs) and
institutionalized adults with dementia onto the Lived Environment Life Quality (LELQ) Model …

This review discusses the relationship between animal-assisted interventions (AAI) and
behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). A systematic search was …

Aims: To provide a systematic overview of the effects of animal-assisted intervention (AAI)
when using either dogs or robotic animals, for residents with dementia in nursing homes …

Background With the aim of improving the quality of life of people with Alzheimer's disease,
primarily as regards behavioral and psychological symptoms, we implemented canine …

Objective: We conducted an evidence-based practice review of the literature to determine
whether residents of long-term care facilities who received dog-assisted therapy achieved …

Background Animal‐assisted therapy (AAT) can ameliorate diverse health problems in older
adults. However, applications of AAT have been limited because of the lack of intervention …

Background Animal-assisted interventions and robotic animal interventions are becoming
increasingly popular to support the care of people with dementia and may have the potential …

Background: Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is gaining popularity as part of therapy
programs in residential aged care facilities. Humans and pet dogs respond to quiet …

There is a growing population of those with dementia and other cognitive impairments that
affect the quality of life. This is attributed to advances in science, technology and medicine …

Background: Many researchers theorize that animal‐assisted therapy (AAT) will have an
effect on people suffering from the symptoms of dementia by evaluating short‐term‐effects …