Objective To provide an overview of non-pharmacological interventions for behavioural and
psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD). Design Systematic overview of reviews. Data …

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 …

Objectives To examine effects on symptoms of agitation and depression in nursing home
residents with moderate to severe dementia participating in a robot-assisted group activity …

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

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 …

This article provides a review of research published since 1980 on the benefits of human–
companion animal interaction. Studies focusing on the benefits of pet ownership are …

En este artículo se revisa la literatura reciente sobre interacciones humano-animal, su
origen, sus características y cómo dichas interacciones afectan el bienestar físico …

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 …

Background: The aim of the present study was to explore the effect of a companion dog on
the depression and anxiety levels of residents in a long‐term care facility. Methods: A total of …

There is a growing interest for the potential health benefits of human-animal interactions.
Although scientific evidence on the effects is far from being consistent, companion animals …