The effects of a 'pets as therapy'dog on persons with dementia in a psychiatric ward
PG Walsh, PG Mertin, DF Verlander… - Australian …, 1995 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
hospital. The effect of regular contact with a dog on a selected group of chronic ward‐bound …
Therapeutic use of dolls for people living with dementia: A critical review of the literature
Background There are a number of therapies currently available to assist healthcare
professionals and carers with non-pharmacological treatment for people living with …
professionals and carers with non-pharmacological treatment for people living with …
Effects of a robotic cat on agitation and quality of life in individuals with dementia in a long-term care facility
JN Marsilio, SV McKittrick, LR Umbell, MA Garner… - 2018 - commons.lib.jmu.edu
Study Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine whether introducing a robotic
companion cat into a long term care facility may improve affect and, subsequently, increase …
companion cat into a long term care facility may improve affect and, subsequently, increase …
Dog visiting programs for managing depressive symptoms in older adults: a meta-analysis
M Borgi, B Collacchi, A Giuliani, F Cirulli - The Gerontologist, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives Depressive symptoms are highly prevalent in older
adults and may contribute to functional impairment at old age. Animal-assisted interventions …
adults and may contribute to functional impairment at old age. Animal-assisted interventions …
Caring for people with dementia disease (DD) and working in a private not‐for‐profit residential care facility for people with DD
E Ericson‐Lidman, LF Larsson… - Scandinavian journal of …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Caring for people with dementia and working in dementia care is described as having both
rewarding and unpleasant aspects and has been studied to a minor extent. This study aims …
rewarding and unpleasant aspects and has been studied to a minor extent. This study aims …
'I know his needs better than my own'–carers' support needs when caring for a person with dementia
TH Clemmensen, HH Lauridsen… - … Journal of Caring …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Caring for a person with dementia predisposes informal carers (carers) to
mental and physical disability. Carers tend to focus on the needs of the person with …
mental and physical disability. Carers tend to focus on the needs of the person with …
Dog‐assisted interventions and outcomes for older adults in residential long‐term care facilities: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Objective To comprehensively review studies on dog‐assisted interventions (DAIs) among
older people in residential long‐term care facilities (RLTCFs) and to provide an overview of …
older people in residential long‐term care facilities (RLTCFs) and to provide an overview of …
An investigation of the effects of dog visits on depression, mood, and social interaction in elderly individuals living in a nursing home
KA Phelps, RG Miltenberger, T Jens… - … : Theory & Practice in …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
and social interaction in elderly individuals living in a nursing home. Five elderly residents …
[PDF][PDF] Impact of dog-assisted therapy for institutionalized patients with dementia: A controlled clinical trial
EV Parra - Alternative therapies in health and medicine, 2022 - alternative-therapies.com
Impact of Dog-Assisted Therapy for Institutionalized Patients With Dementia: A Controlled
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A long-term study of elderly people in nursing homes with visiting and resident dogs
P Crowley-Robinson, DC Fenwick… - Applied animal behaviour …, 1996 - Elsevier
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 …
Care Unit (20 females, 11 males) had a visiting dog (each week), the Returned Services …