Aim The aim of this study was to verify dog‐assisted therapy's effectiveness on depression
and anxiety in institutionalized elderly. Patients' illness perception was examined to identify …

Aim: An ever increasing interest in the therapeutic aspects of the human‐animal bond has
led to a proliferation of animal‐assisted interventions (AAI) involving dogs. However, most of …

INTRODUCTION: Animal-assisted therapies involve interaction between patients and an
animal with the aim of improving mental wellbeing and diminishing anxiety and agitation in …

Background: The aim of the present study was to explore the effect of a companion dog on
the depression and anxiety levels of residents in a long‐term care facility. Methods: A total of …

Objectives The prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in cognitively impaired nursing
home residents is known to be very high, with depression and agitation being the most …

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 …

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 …

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) may affect health via an increase in perceived social support
and social interaction. A meta-analysis was conducted to determine its effects on selected …

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