Although some research suggests that dog-assisted therapy may be beneficial for people
with dementia living in residential aged care facilities, the intervention has not been …

This review summarises and critiques the published literature regarding dog therapy for
older people with dementia living in residential aged care facilities. Nine studies were …

This systematic review investigated evidence for the effectiveness of trained assistance dogs
as an intervention and support for people with dementia. Peer‐reviewed articles were …

Background Dog-assisted therapy (DAT) is a non-pharmacological intervention based on
the interaction between patients and dogs, which has been proposed to help adults with …

Background: People with dementia often have a poor quality of life. Therefore, methods that
can improve their life situation must be identified. One promising method is dog-assisted …

Aim To evaluate the effect of a dog-assisted intervention on the behavioural and
psychological symptoms of residents with dementia during a six-month period. Method The …

There is a need to develop nonpharmacological treatments and methods which can serve
as alternatives or complements to medications in dementia care. Previous research …

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 …

Impact of Dog-Assisted Therapy for Institutionalized Patients With Dementia: A Controlled
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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 …