Background Given the complexity of providing dementia care in hospitals, integrating
technology into practice is a high challenge and an important opportunity. Although there …

Objectives. The aim of this systematic literature review (SLR) was to investigate the effect of
companion animals (whether simply as pets or used in more formal intervention …

Studies have reported that exposure to pet therapy (PT) can reduce physiological and
subjective stress and anxiety levels. The aim of this meta‐analysis is to examine the efficacy …

Background: Animal-assisted therapy is defined as the aimed interaction between trained
animals and patients, which is considered complementary to conventional therapies. It is …

Objective To comprehensively review studies on dog‐assisted interventions (DAIs) among
older people in residential long‐term care facilities (RLTCFs) and to provide an overview of …

Objectives: Disinhibited behaviors in dementia are associated with multiple negative
outcomes. However, effective interventions are under-researched. This systematic review …

Aims: To provide a systematic overview of the effects of animal-assisted intervention (AAI)
when using either dogs or robotic animals, for residents with dementia in nursing homes …

Abstract Study Objectives Sleep disturbances are a feature in people living with dementia,
including getting up during the night, difficulty falling asleep, and excessive daytime …

(1) Background: Currently, the scientific evidence on the benefits of assisted therapy with
dogs in dementia is not clear. In this study, we want to evaluate such benefits through a …

Background Animal-assisted interventions and robotic animal interventions are becoming
increasingly popular to support the care of people with dementia and may have the potential …