Sensory-based interventions for adults with dementia and Alzheimer's disease: a scoping review
BC Smith, M D'Amico - Occupational therapy in health care, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
for clients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease living in residential facilities. Nine …
Effects of equine-assisted interventions on older adults' health: A systematic review
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 …
older adults and thus promote their well-being. This systematic review aimed to synthesize …
Animal-assisted therapy improves communication and mobility among institutionalized people with cognitive impairment
M Rodrigo-Claverol, B Malla-Clua… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Disorders of communication, social relationships, and psychomotricity are often
characterized by cognitive impairment, which hinders daily activities and increases the risk …
characterized by cognitive impairment, which hinders daily activities and increases the risk …
Effects of dog-assisted intervention on quality of life in nursing home residents with dementia
A Kårefjärd, L Nordgren - Scandinavian journal of occupational …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
can improve their life situation must be identified. One promising method is dog-assisted …
Effects of animal-assisted therapy on social behaviour in patients with acquired brain injury: a randomised controlled trial
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 …
in patients with acquired brain injury. However, the efficacy of AAT has not been tested in …
Animal-assisted interventions improve mental, but not cognitive or physiological health outcomes of higher education students: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A Huber, SJ Klug, A Abraham, E Westenberg… - International journal of …, 2022 - Springer
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 …
institutions world-wide, animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are being used to relieve …
Dog‐assisted interventions and outcomes for older adults in residential long‐term care facilities: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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 …
older people in residential long‐term care facilities (RLTCFs) and to provide an overview of …
Influence of an equine-assisted activities program on dementia-specific quality of life
B Fields, J Bruemmer, G Gloeckner… - American Journal of …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Institutional facilities face challenges providing experiences to residents with dementia that
promote participation in meaningful activities. Guided by the Lived Environment Life Quality …
promote participation in meaningful activities. Guided by the Lived Environment Life Quality …
Animal-assisted interventions with dogs and robotic animals for residents with dementia in nursing homes: A systematic review
NK Aarskog, I Hunskår, F Bruvik - Physical & Occupational therapy …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
when using either dogs or robotic animals, for residents with dementia in nursing homes …
Equine-assisted interventions for veterans with service-related health conditions: a systematic mapping review
Background Evidence-based treatments for service-related health conditions such as
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are not …
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are not …