The state of animal-assisted interventions: Addressing the contemporary issues that will shape the future
AH Fine, AM Beck, Z Ng - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2019 - mdpi.com
As the worldwide popularity of animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) increases, the field is
quickly approaching a paradigm shift, adjusting its image to incorporate more evidence …
quickly approaching a paradigm shift, adjusting its image to incorporate more evidence …
Pet ownership and quality of life: A systematic review of the literature
Pet ownership is the most common form of human–animal interaction, and anecdotally, pet
ownership can lead to improved physical and mental health for owners. However, scant …
ownership can lead to improved physical and mental health for owners. However, scant …
The concerns, difficulties, and stressors of caring for pets during COVID-19: Results from a large survey of US pet owners
Simple Summary Relationships between pets and their owners vary greatly. The popular
media portrayal of the human benefits of pet ownership is often biased and overstated …
media portrayal of the human benefits of pet ownership is often biased and overstated …
mActive: a randomized clinical trial of an automated mHealth intervention for physical activity promotion
Background We hypothesized that a fully automated mobile health (mH ealth) intervention
with tracking and texting components would increase physical activity. Methods and Results …
with tracking and texting components would increase physical activity. Methods and Results …
[HTML][HTML] Dog ownership and the risk of cardiovascular disease and death–a nationwide cohort study
Dogs may be beneficial in reducing cardiovascular risk in their owners by providing social
support and motivation for physical activity. We aimed to investigate the association of dog …
support and motivation for physical activity. We aimed to investigate the association of dog …
A review of zoonotic disease threats to pet owners: A compendium of measures to prevent zoonotic diseases associated with non-traditional pets such as rodents and …
K Varela, JA Brown, B Lipton, J Dunn… - Vector-Borne and …, 2022 - liebertpub.com
Background......................................................................... 305 I. Rodents and other small
mammals.......................................... 309 II. Reptiles (turtles, snakes, and …
mammals.......................................... 309 II. Reptiles (turtles, snakes, and …
The benefit of pets and animal‐assisted therapy to the health of older individuals
EP Cherniack, AR Cherniack - Current gerontology and …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Many studies utilizing dogs, cats, birds, fish, and robotic simulations of animals have tried to
ascertain the health benefits of pet ownership or animal‐assisted therapy in the elderly …
ascertain the health benefits of pet ownership or animal‐assisted therapy in the elderly …
The state of research on human–animal relations: Implications for human health
DL Wells - Anthrozoös, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
have positive effects on people's physical and mental wellbeing. This paper reviews the …
A systematic review of research on pet ownership and animal interactions among older adults
NR Gee, MK Mueller - Anthrozoös, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
two perspectives: pet ownership and in animal-assisted interventions (AAI). This paper first …
The multifactorial nature of healthy brain ageing: Brain changes, functional decline and protective factors
As the global population faces a progressive shift towards a higher median age,
understanding the mechanisms underlying healthy brain ageing has become of paramount …
understanding the mechanisms underlying healthy brain ageing has become of paramount …