The inclusion of animals in educational practice is becoming increasingly popular, but it is
unclear how solid the evidence for this type of intervention is. The aim of this systematic …

Introduction The therapeutic use of animals has been debated for decades, and its use
explored in a variety of settings and populations. However, there is no uniformity on naming …

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

Background Interest in animal-assisted therapy has been fuelled by studies supporting the
many health benefits. The purpose of this study was to better understand the impact of an …

There is conflicting evidence about whether living with pets results in better mental and
physical health outcomes, with the majority of the empirical research evidence being …

The objective of this study was to propose an intervention and safety protocol for performing
animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and evaluating its efficacy in children under outpatient …

Problem Psychological and symptom disturbances seriously affect hospitalized children's
subjective experiences of hospitalization and their prognosis. We systematically reviewed …

Health comprises the integration of psychological, physical, social, environmental, and
spiritual aspects of an individual into a functional whole. Maximal health and wellness is life …

Objective. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of brief therapy dog visits to
an outpatient pain management facility compared with time spent in a waiting room. Design …

Background and objectives: Canine-assisted therapy has been receiving growing attention
as a means of aiding children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, only limited studies …