Three nursing homes in the Brisbane area took part in the study. The Moreton Bay Nursing
Care Unit (20 females, 11 males) had a visiting dog (each week), the Returned Services …

Background Previous studies have suggested that visiting dogs can have positive effects on
elderly people in nursing homes. We wanted to study the effects of biweekly dog visits on …

Previous studies suggest that contact with dogs can positively affect the wellbeing of elderly
people in nursing homes, but there is a lack of research investigating the causal pathways of …

A longitudinal case study was made of a sub-unit of a nursing home to examine the
perceptions and social interactions of patients and staff after introduction of a resident dog. A …

The present study investigated the effects of weekly dog visits on depression scores, mood,
and social interaction in elderly individuals living in a nursing home. Five elderly residents …

A pets as therapy (PAT) programme was initiated in a closed ward of a major psychiatric
hospital. The effect of regular contact with a dog on a selected group of chronic ward‐bound …

This manuscript reports the use and implications of a Canine Companion within a
rehabilitation model program for nursing home residents with dementia. Projected results …

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 …

This article presents some findings of a small exploratory research project into the
relationships that older people have with their companion animals, in particular their dogs …

Abstract A Pets as Therapy [PAT] program was initiated in a women's prison to train
companion dogs for the elderly and individuals with disabilities. The effect on the trainers …