The use of robotic animals in dementia care: challenges and ethical dilemmas
D Chiberska - Mental Health Practice, 2024 - journals.rcni.com
This article looks at robotic pets and how they can be used in dementia care. The research
discussed suggests that robot therapy could be beneficial to some people. The ethical …
discussed suggests that robot therapy could be beneficial to some people. The ethical …
Doll therapy: A therapeutic means to meet past attachment needs and diminish behaviours of concern in a person living with dementia–a case study approach
L Bisiani, J Angus - Dementia, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
The aim of this research study was to examine the impact of the provision of a lifelike baby
doll as a therapeutic tool on the behaviour of a person living with dementia. Specifically, this …
doll as a therapeutic tool on the behaviour of a person living with dementia. Specifically, this …
The use and implications of a canine companion in a therapeutic day program for nursing home residents with dementia
RP Katsinas - Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2001 - Taylor & Francis
This manuscript reports the use and implications of a Canine Companion within a
rehabilitation model program for nursing home residents with dementia. Projected results …
rehabilitation model program for nursing home residents with dementia. Projected results …
Effects of an animal‐assisted intervention on social behaviour, emotions, and behavioural and psychological symptoms in nursing home residents with dementia
S Wesenberg, C Mueller, F Nestmann… - …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
have been frequently reported in the literature. However, it remains unclear if the positive …
Robot companion cats for people at home with dementia: A qualitative case study on companotics
J Pike, R Picking, S Cunningham - Dementia, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
The use of robot companion pets for people in care homes has been extensively studied.
The results are largely positive and suggest that they are valuable in enhancing wellbeing …
The results are largely positive and suggest that they are valuable in enhancing wellbeing …
Developing effective animal‐assisted intervention programs involving visiting dogs for institutionalized geriatric patients: a pilot study
A Berry, M Borgi, L Terranova, F Chiarotti… - …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
led to a proliferation of animal‐assisted interventions (AAI) involving dogs. However, most of …
[PDF][PDF] Use of robotic animal companions in dementia care: a qualitative study of the immediate and long-term effects to enhance quality of life and feelings of …
AIM Tummers, MF Hillen, YA de Kort… - Annual Rev …, 2020 - repositori.uji.es
For the person living with dementia the moments to experience true affection may not occur
very frequently. Deterioration of cognitive and physical abilities may eventually force people …
very frequently. Deterioration of cognitive and physical abilities may eventually force people …
Engagement in elderly persons with dementia attending animal-assisted group activity
C Olsen, I Pedersen, A Bergland… - …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
The need for meaningful activities that enhance engagement is very important among
persons with dementia (PWDs), both for PWDs still living at home, as well as for PWDs …
persons with dementia (PWDs), both for PWDs still living at home, as well as for PWDs …
Effects of dog-assisted therapy on social behaviors and emotional expressions: A single-case experimental design in 3 people with dementia
E Pérez-Sáez, E Pérez-Redondo… - Journal of Geriatric …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
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 …
emotional manifestations, and experience during the activity of 3 people with dementia …
Animal-assisted intervention in dementia: effects on quality of life
L Nordgren, G Engström - Clinical nursing research, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
There is a need to develop nonpharmacological treatments and methods which can serve
as alternatives or complements to medications in dementia care. Previous research …
as alternatives or complements to medications in dementia care. Previous research …