Effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
The objectives of this review were to summarize the evidence from randomized controlled
trials (RCTs) on the effects of animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Studies were eligible if they …
trials (RCTs) on the effects of animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Studies were eligible if they …
Patient benefit of dog-assisted interventions in health care: a systematic review
M Lundqvist, P Carlsson, R Sjödahl… - … and alternative medicine, 2017 - Springer
Background Dogs are the most common companion animal, and therefore not surprisingly a
popular choice for animal-assisted interventions. Dog-assisted interventions are …
popular choice for animal-assisted interventions. Dog-assisted interventions are …
Animal-assisted therapy: A meta-analysis
J Nimer, B Lundahl - Anthrozoös, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has been practiced for many years and there is now
increasing interest in demonstrating its efficacy through research. To date, no known …
increasing interest in demonstrating its efficacy through research. To date, no known …
Nonpharmacologic interventions for inappropriate behaviors in dementia: a review, summary, and critique
J Cohen-Mansfield - The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2001 - Elsevier
Inappropriate behaviors are very common in dementia and impose an enormous toll both
emotionally and financially. Three main psychosocial theoretical models have generally …
emotionally and financially. Three main psychosocial theoretical models have generally …
The benefit of pets and animal‐assisted therapy to the health of older individuals
EP Cherniack, AR Cherniack - Current gerontology and …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Many studies utilizing dogs, cats, birds, fish, and robotic simulations of animals have tried to
ascertain the health benefits of pet ownership or animal‐assisted therapy in the elderly …
ascertain the health benefits of pet ownership or animal‐assisted therapy in the elderly …
Animal-assisted interventions for elderly patients affected by dementia or psychiatric disorders: A review
V Bernabei, D De Ronchi, T La Ferla, F Moretti… - Journal of psychiatric …, 2013 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this literature review was to assess the effects of Animal-Assisted
Interventions (AAI) on elderly patients with dementia or various psychiatric disorders …
Interventions (AAI) on elderly patients with dementia or various psychiatric disorders …
A systematic review of research on pet ownership and animal interactions among older adults
NR Gee, MK Mueller - Anthrozoös, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Research on the impact of companion animals in the lives of older adults is considered from
two perspectives: pet ownership and in animal-assisted interventions (AAI). This paper first …
two perspectives: pet ownership and in animal-assisted interventions (AAI). This paper first …
Do animal-assisted activities effectively treat depression? A meta-analysis
MA Souter, MD Miller - Anthrozoös, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
We conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of animal-assisted activities
(AAA) and animal-assisted therapy (AAT) for reducing depressive symptoms in humans. To …
(AAA) and animal-assisted therapy (AAT) for reducing depressive symptoms in humans. To …
Computers that recognise and respond to user emotion: theoretical and practical implications
RW Picard, J Klein - Interacting with computers, 2002 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Prototypes of interactive computer systems have been built that can begin to detect and
label aspects of human emotional expression, and that respond to users experiencing …
label aspects of human emotional expression, and that respond to users experiencing …
Pet therapy in elderly patients with mental illness
F Moretti, D De Ronchi, V Bernabei… - …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Background: To evaluate the effects of pet therapy on cognitive function, mood and
perceived quality of life on elderly inpatients (mean age 84.7 years; 95.2% women) affected …
perceived quality of life on elderly inpatients (mean age 84.7 years; 95.2% women) affected …