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

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

Objectives The prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in cognitively impaired nursing
home residents is known to be very high, with depression and agitation being the most …

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 …

Background Dog ownership is suggested to improve mental well-being, although empirical
evidence among community dog owners is limited. This study examined changes in human …

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 Despite evidence that connecting people to relevant wellbeing-related
resources brings therapeutic benefit, there is limited understanding, in the context of mental …

This study aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy of Pet robot intervention (PRI) for
people with dementia. Two waves of electronic searches of the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of …

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 …

Purpose This review aims to systematically evaluate the effects of Paro on older adults and
provide a stronger basis for the rational application of Paro in aged care facilities. Methods …