The purpose of this review was to explore the effectiveness of sensory-based interventions
for clients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease living in residential facilities. Nine …

Objective Equine-assisted interventions (EAI) can improve a variety of health problems in
older adults and thus promote their well-being. This systematic review aimed to synthesize …

Disorders of communication, social relationships, and psychomotricity are often
characterized by cognitive impairment, which hinders daily activities and increases the risk …

Background: People with dementia often have a poor quality of life. Therefore, methods that
can improve their life situation must be identified. One promising method is dog-assisted …

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is increasingly used to address impaired social competence
in patients with acquired brain injury. However, the efficacy of AAT has not been tested in …

Due to the high burden of mental health issues among students at higher education
institutions world-wide, animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are being used to relieve …

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 …

Institutional facilities face challenges providing experiences to residents with dementia that
promote participation in meaningful activities. Guided by the Lived Environment Life Quality …

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 …

Background Evidence-based treatments for service-related health conditions such as
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are not …