An evaluation of dog-assisted therapy for residents of aged care facilities with dementia
C Travers, J Perkins, J Rand, H Bartlett, J Morton - Anthrozoös, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
with dementia living in residential aged care facilities, the intervention has not been …
Dog‐assisted therapy for older people with dementia: A review
J Perkins, H Bartlett, C Travers… - Australasian journal on …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
older people with dementia living in residential aged care facilities. Nine studies were …
Trained assistance dogs for people with dementia: A systematic review
G Marks, K McVilly - Psychogeriatrics, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
as an intervention and support for people with dementia. Peer‐reviewed articles were …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of dog-assisted therapy in adults with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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 …
the interaction between patients and dogs, which has been proposed to help adults with …
Effects of dog-assisted intervention on quality of life in nursing home residents with dementia
A Kårefjärd, L Nordgren - Scandinavian journal of occupational …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
can improve their life situation must be identified. One promising method is dog-assisted …
Effects of dog-assisted intervention on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
L Nordgren, G Engström - Nursing older people, 2014 - journals.rcni.com
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 …
psychological symptoms of residents with dementia during a six-month period. Method The …
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 …
Long‐term evaluation of animal‐assisted therapy for institutionalized elderly people: a preliminary result
N Kawamura, M Niiyama, H Niiyama - Psychogeriatrics, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
effect on people suffering from the symptoms of dementia by evaluating short‐term‐effects …
[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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Animal-assisted therapy for dementia: a review of the literature
SL Filan, RH Llewellyn-Jones - International psychogeriatrics, 2006 - cambridge.org
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 …
programs in residential aged care facilities. Humans and pet dogs respond to quiet …