Abstract Background and Objectives To draw from systematic and other literature reviews to
identify, describe, and critique nonpharmacological practices to address behavioral and …

Animals have a long history of inclusion in psychiatric treatment. There has been a recent
growth in the empirical study of this practice, known as Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) …

During the last decade it has become more widely accepted that pet ownership and animal
assistance in therapy and education may have a multitude of positive effects on humans …

Objectives To test the effects of individual, nonfacilitated sessions with PARO (version 9),
when compared against a look-alike plush toy and usual care, on the emotional and …

The importance of human‐animal bonds has been documented throughout history, across
cultures, and in recent research. However, attachments with companion animals have been …

Background: The increase in life expectancy and recent advancements in technology and
medical science have changed the way we deliver health services to the aging societies …

Aims: Pilot studies applying a humanoid robot (NAO), a pet robot (PARO) and a real animal
(DOG) in therapy sessions of patients with dementia in a nursing home and a day care …

Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling is the most comprehensive book available
dedicated to training mental health practitioners in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). It …

The study of human-animal interactions (HAI), and the resulting human-animal relationships
(HARs) and bonds (HABs) which are set up as a consequence, is currently a topical issue in …

Background Robopets are small animal‐like robots which have the appearance and
behavioural characteristics of pets. Objective To bring together the evidence of the …