Background Dogs are the most common companion animal, and therefore not surprisingly a
popular choice for animal-assisted interventions. Dog-assisted interventions are …

Since the late 1970s, scientific evidence has accumulated showing that pet ownership can
have positive effects on people's physical and mental wellbeing. This paper reviews the …

This review discusses the relationship between animal-assisted interventions (AAI) and
behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). A systematic search was …

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 …

Aims and objectives To provide an overview of available sensory stimulation interventions,
and their effect on persons with dementia and to present theoretical and methodological …

Background We focused on human-animal interaction (HAI) as an important aspect of social
functioning at the individual level, framing this emerging field from a public health …

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 …

Purpose In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of studies using social
robots to improve psychological well‐being. This systematic review investigates the effect of …

Background There is some evidence to suggest that animal-assisted interventions can have
beneficial impact for residents in long-term care, but the focus of the evidence has largely …

Background: In older adults with cognitive impairment (CI), decreased functional status and
increased behavioral symptoms require relocation from assisted living (AL) to nursing …