This study examined the effects of dog-assisted therapy (DAT) on social behaviors,
emotional manifestations, and experience during the activity of 3 people with dementia …

Aim The positive effects of animal‐assisted interventions (AAIs) in people with dementia
have been frequently reported in the literature. However, it remains unclear if the positive …

Background: Recently, interest in nonpharmaceutical interventions in dementia care has
increased. Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to be one promising intervention but …

Aim To evaluate the effect of a dog-assisted intervention on the behavioural and
psychological symptoms of residents with dementia during a six-month period. Method The …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this literature review was to assess the effects of Animal-Assisted
Interventions (AAI) on elderly patients with dementia or various psychiatric disorders …

This systematic review investigated evidence for the effectiveness of trained assistance dogs
as an intervention and support for people with dementia. Peer‐reviewed articles were …

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) includes a set of nonpharmacological interventions aimed at
improving human health through the use of trained or untrained animals. In recent decades …

Objective: To provide further empirical evaluation of the effectiveness of animal-assisted
therapy in nursing home residents with dementia. Methods: Participants were 56 residents of …

Results This study revealed many psychological benefits for patients with dementia. The
animal-assisted therapy had a calming effect on the patients. It could well be helpful as a …

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 …