The current study investigated the impact of affordable robotic pet ownership on agitation,
quality of life, and depression in older adults with dementia. Data are reported for five adults …

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 …

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 …

Simple Summary The use of service dogs for adults with mental illnesses has become
generally accepted. With reference to a single case study of a client with Post Traumatic …

The number of elderly people in the United States is projected to more than double to 80
million by the year 2050, which will likely result in an increased incidence of dementia …

Older people often have companion animals, and the significance of animals in human lives
should be considered by nurses—particularly in relation to older people's health, which can …

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

Robotic animals are increasingly discussed as a solution to challenges connected to the
aging population and limited resources in care. While previous research focuses on the …

Objective: We conducted an evidence-based practice review of the literature to determine
whether residents of long-term care facilities who received dog-assisted therapy achieved …

Aim To explore the formal caregivers' perceptions and experiences of using pet robots for
persons living with dementia residing in long‐term care settings and the factors influencing …