Background There is some evidence to suggest that animal-assisted interventions can have
beneficial impact for residents in long-term care, but the focus of the evidence has largely …

There is a substantial amount of literature that suggests that animals, and specifically
animals kept as pets, can have a positive effect on wellbeing. Research exploring the impact …

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 …

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 …

Simple Summary There is a growing literature on the benefits of companion animals to
human mental and physical health. Despite the literature base, these benefits are not well …

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 …

Aim The positive effects of animal‐assisted interventions (AAIs) in people with dementia
have been frequently reported in the literature. However, it remains unclear if the positive …

Objective Western countries face ageing populations and increasing numbers of older
adults receiving long-term care at home (home care). Approximately 50% of households in …

Dog‐assisted interventions (DAI) have been shown to have a wide‐range of potential
benefits for older adults living in care homes. Yet, there is a lack of published qualitative …

Abstract Background and Objectives Most research on human-animal interaction (HAI) and
human health focuses on one of three perspectives:(a) health effects of pet ownership;(b) …