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Panzera, Michele, Daniela Alberghina, and Alessandra Statelli. "Ethological and Physiological Parameters Assessment in Donkeys Used in Animal Assisted Interventions." Animals 10, no. 10 (2020): 1867. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10101867.

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Background: Few studies have been performed to identify objective indicators for the selection of therapeutic donkeys or to assess their welfare during animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the response to the ethological test and the modifications of physiological parameters in donkeys subjected to AAI sessions. Methods: Thirteen donkeys were subjected to a behavioral evaluation during an AAI session. Heart rate, heart rate variability, and root mean square of successive difference values were detected. Results: Statistically significant changes in the t

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Hediger, Karin, Andrea Meisser, and Jakob Zinsstag. "A One Health Research Framework for Animal-Assisted Interventions." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 4 (2019): 640. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16040640.

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Background: The integration of animals into healthcare, referred to as animal-assisted intervention, is a rapidly growing research field and was previously related to One Health. However, the assessment of synergistic effects of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) has been poorly addressed to date. Method: We discuss experiences in integrated human and animal assessments in AAI and provide a methodical framework for One Health approaches in AAI research. We propose theoretical consideration of an integrated human and animal health assessment, as well as the use of such an integrated approach i

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Corsetti, Sara, Miriam Ferrara, and Eugenia Natoli. "Evaluating Stress in Dogs Involved in Animal-Assisted Interventions." Animals 9, no. 10 (2019): 833. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9100833.

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Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are co-therapies in which the animal is an integral and active part of the treatment process. Dogs are widely involved in AAI projects, but little data are available to determine if AAI sessions are a source of stress for the dogs. Understanding the emotional state of animals and highlighting any signal of stress is crucial maintaining the wellness of the animals and in enhancing the probability of success of the AAI. The purpose of this study is to assess if dogs present signs of stress during animal assisted therapies sessions. The sample consisted of nin

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Brelsford, Victoria L., Mirena Dimolareva, Nancy R. Gee, and Kerstin Meints. "Best Practice Standards in Animal-Assisted Interventions: How the LEAD Risk Assessment Tool Can Help." Animals 10, no. 6 (2020): 974. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10060974.

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Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) in educational and other settings have steadily increased over the last fifty years and a steep rise in AAI has been observed in many countries and settings in recent years. Surprisingly, while different providers and organisations provide a range of guidelines, no unified, standardised guidelines or risk assessment tools for AAI exist. This means that in practice AAI takes place in an unregulated manner and without a gold standard of best practice. In addition, knowledge of which interventions are effective is still scarce and the mechanisms of successful i

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Fine, Beck, and Ng. "The State of Animal-Assisted Interventions: Addressing the Contemporary Issues that will Shape the Future." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 20 (2019): 3997. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16203997.

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As the worldwide popularity of animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) increases, the fieldis quickly approaching a paradigm shift, adjusting its image to incorporate more evidence-basedresearch and aligning its purpose for advancing a new future. Contemporary critical issues thatconfront the field today include, but are not limited, to research, animal welfare, practice guidelines,and public policy. This article will provide an overview of the history of AAI and the majormilestones that the field has undergone. The current state of AAI research will be scrutinized, andthe areas that warrant furt

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Yakimicki, Michelle L., Nancy E. Edwards, Elizabeth Richards, and Alan M. Beck. "Animal-Assisted Intervention and Dementia: A Systematic Review." Clinical Nursing Research 28, no. 1 (2018): 9–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1054773818756987.

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This review discusses the relationship between animal-assisted interventions (AAI) and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). A systematic search was conducted within CINAHL, Web of Science CAB Abstracts, PubMed, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, Google Scholar, and PsycINFO for primary research articles. A total of 32 studies were included in the final review. Variation was noted in study designs and in study setting. Twenty-seven of 32 studies used dogs as the intervention. Agitation/aggression showed a significant decrease in nine of 15 studies. Eleven of 12 studies demons

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Berget, Bente, Sverre Grepperud, Olaf G. Aasland, and Bjarne O. Braastad. "Animal-Assisted Interventions and Psychiatric Disorders: Knowledge and Attitudes among General Practitioners, Psychiatrists, and Psychologists." Society & Animals 21, no. 3 (2013): 284–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685306-12341244.

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Abstract There appears to be a growing interest among farmers and researchers in animal-assisted interventions (AAI). However, less is known about the attitudes toward the use of such interventions among therapists. In this study, Norwegian general practitioners, psychiatrists, and psychologists were asked about their knowledge of, and experience with, AAI and their motivation for learning more about AAI. About two-thirds of the respondents had some or significant knowledge of AAI and were motivated to adapt AAI to their own practice. Almost 9 out of 10 thought that AAI should be used more in

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Holder, Timothy R. N., Margaret E. Gruen, David L. Roberts, Tamara Somers, and Alper Bozkurt. "A Systematic Literature Review of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Oncology (Part I): Methods and Results." Integrative Cancer Therapies 19 (January 2020): 153473542094327. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1534735420943278.

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Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) use human-animal interactions to positive effect in various contexts including cancer care. As the first installment of a 2-part series, this systematic literature review focuses on the research methods and quantitative results of AAI studies in oncology. We find methodological consistency in the use of canines as therapy animals, in the types of high-risk patients excluded from studies, and in the infection precautions taken with therapy animals throughout cancer wards. The investigated patient endpoints are not significantly affected by AAI, with the exce

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Simonato, Martina, Marta De Santis, Laura Contalbrigo, Barbara De Mori, Licia Ravarotto, and Luca Farina. "The Three R’s as a Framework for Considering the Ethics of Animal Assisted Interventions." Society & Animals 28, no. 4 (2020): 395–419. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685306-00001767.

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Abstract Animal assisted interventions (AAI) have seen a significant development in the last fifty years. They are based on human-animal interactions, and some scientific research is beginning to provide evidence for the benefits of these interventions. However, ethical issues, particularly from the animals’ point of view, are yet to be considered properly. This article contextualizes AAI and the ethical issues concerning the animals involved. Then it outlines the potential adaptation of the Three Rs principle (replacement, reduction, refinement) to this field, considering all aspects related

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Holder, Timothy R. N., Margaret E. Gruen, David L. Roberts, Tamara Somers, and Alper Bozkurt. "A Systematic Literature Review of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Oncology (Part II): Theoretical Mechanisms and Frameworks." Integrative Cancer Therapies 19 (January 2020): 153473542094326. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1534735420943269.

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Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) can improve patients’ quality of life as complementary medical treatments. Part I of this 2-paper systematic review focused on the methods and results of cancer-related AAIs; Part II discusses the theories of the field’s investigators. Researchers cite animal personality, physical touch, physical movement, distraction, and increased human interaction as sources of observed positive outcomes. These mechanisms then group under theoretical frameworks such as the social support hypothesis or the human-animal bond concept to fully explain AAI in oncology. The co

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Galardi, Morgana, Marta De Santis, Roberta Moruzzo, Franco Mutinelli, and Laura Contalbrigo. "Animal Assisted Interventions in the Green Care Framework: A Literature Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 18 (2021): 9431. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18189431.

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Green Care (GC) and Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) are recognised practices useful to enhance the wellbeing of people through interaction with nature and animals. This study aims at understanding the interconnections between GC and AAI by analysing deeply which interaction with animals is conducted. Therefore, we carried out a literature search through Web of Science and Google Scholar that allowed retrieval of 993 records; after the PRISMA selection process, 42 were included. Relevant information was extracted: year of publication, geographical location, objectives, settings in agricultu

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Machová, Kristýna, Radka Procházková, Petra Konigová, Ivona Svobodová, Lucie Přibylová, and Mariana Vadroňová. "Acceptability of AAI from the Perspective of Elderly Clients, Family Members, and Staff—A Pilot Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 16 (2020): 5978. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17165978.

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Although animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are increasingly part of comprehensive rehabilitation and many of its effects are already well described, the methodology for performing AAI depends on the specific patient, animal, and treatment objective. Acceptability of AAI from all involved members is a little explored area. Thus, 214 respondents (32 AAI clients, 146 family members, and 36 healthcare and social care workers; 98 males, 116 females; mean age 46.3 years (±16.5 SD)) completed a list of statements focused on AAI with a dog. This list was distributed directly in nursing homes, retir

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d’Angelo, Danila, Serenella d’Ingeo, Francesca Ciani, et al. "Cortisol Levels of Shelter Dogs in Animal Assisted Interventions in a Prison: An Exploratory Study." Animals 11, no. 2 (2021): 345. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11020345.

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Previous studies regarding the Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) have mainly focused on the beneficial effects of human–animal interactions on human health; whereas the impact of such activities on the welfare of the animals involved has received limited attention. So far, few studies have addressed this issue by evaluating the physiological and behavioral reactions of therapy dogs during the interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential effect of AAI on the cortisol levels of shelter dogs. Five dogs participated in weekly AAI working activities with adult inmates held a

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Park, Sangki, Ahream Bak, Sujin Kim, et al. "Animal-Assisted and Pet-Robot Interventions for Ameliorating Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Biomedicines 8, no. 6 (2020): 150. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines8060150.

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Patients with dementia suffer from psychological symptoms such as depression, agitation, and aggression. One purpose of dementia intervention is to manage patients’ inappropriate behaviors and psychological symptoms while taking into consideration their quality of life (QOL). Animal-assisted intervention (AAI) and pet-robot intervention (PRI) are effective intervention strategies for older people with cognitive impairment and dementia. In addition, AAI and PRI have been shown to have positive effects on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). However, studies into the associa

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Eaton-Stull, Yvonne, Margaret Beall, Deborah Hutchins, Sophie Marino, and Haylee Zinn. "An Exploratory Study of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in Social Service Agencies." Journal of Social Service Research 46, no. 6 (2019): 756–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2019.1658028.

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Santaniello, Antonio, Ilaria Cimmino, Ludovico Dipineto, et al. "Zoonotic Risk of Encephalitozoon cuniculi in Animal-Assisted Interventions: Laboratory Strategies for the Diagnosis of Infections in Humans and Animals." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 17 (2021): 9333. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18179333.

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The involvement of animals for therapeutic purposes has very ancient roots. To date, it is clear that animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), in addition to ensuring the replacement of missing or deficient affects, improves psychophysiological parameters connected to human health. However, AAI could potentially present risks related to the transmission of infectious agents from animals to humans. Among these microorganisms, E. cuniculi is a microspore which induces pathological effects (fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breathlessness, respiratory symptoms, and weakness) in both human

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López-Cepero, Javier. "Current Status of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Scientific Literature: A Critical Comment on Their Internal Validity." Animals 10, no. 6 (2020): 985. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10060985.

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Many meta-analyses and systematic reviews have tried to assess the efficacy of animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), reaching inconsistent conclusions. The present work posits a critical exploration of the current literature, using some recent meta-analyses to exemplify the presence of unattended threats. The present comment illustrates that the field (1) comprehends inconsistencies regarding the terms and definitions of AAIs; (2) pays more attention to the characteristics of the animals than to the action mechanisms of AAIs; (3) does not provide a clear connection between anthrozoology (how h

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van der Steen, Steffie, Merel Heineman, and Marloes Ernst. "Evaluating Animal-Assisted Interventions: An Empirical Illustration of Differences between Outcome Measures." Animals 9, no. 9 (2019): 645. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9090645.

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Multiple authors have called for strong empirical evaluations to strengthen the foundation of Animal-Assisted Interventions. Carefully choosing the outcome measures of these studies is important, as choosing the wrong outcomes may lead to a failure to detect effects. The current study therefore compares and contrasts the use of several outcome measures, to assess the effect of an equine-assisted intervention for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: (1) a semi-structured interview with both parents, specifically designed for children with cognitive disabilities, (2) a general screening instru

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Broberg, L., J. Stempien, C. A. Dell, J. Smith, M. Steeves, and L. Jurke. "P021: A ‘Pawsitive’ addition to the ER patient experience: A pilot evaluation of the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program in a Canadian hospital." CJEM 19, S1 (2017): S84—S85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cem.2017.223.

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Introduction: Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) have been applied in numerous clinical settings to help reduce pain, stress, and anxiety. This qualitative study sets out to evaluate the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program in the emergency department of the Royal University Hospital. Methods: An observer identified patients interested in visiting with a Therapy Dog during their emergency department stay and obtained consent. Participants were asked to indicate on a pictographic scale their physical and mental states before and after the visit. The Therapy Dog team, consisting of a dog and

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Piotti, Patrizia, Mariangela Albertini, Lidia Pia Trabucco, et al. "Personality and Cognitive Profiles of Animal-Assisted Intervention Dogs and Pet Dogs in an Unsolvable Task." Animals 11, no. 7 (2021): 2144. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11072144.

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Dogs are biologically predisposed to communicate with humans in cooperative contexts. They show individual differences in dog–human communication and inhibition, potentially enhanced by life experience, e.g., Animal-Assisted Interventions. This study aimed to investigate whether dogs’ personality, defined by biologically meaningful neural circuits described in the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory of Personality (RST), predicted dogs’ communication, task orientation, emotional state, and approach of an unsolvable task. We also investigated the differences between dogs experienced in Animal-Assi

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Dell, Colleen Anne. "Questioning “Fluffy”: A Dog's Eye View of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in the Treatment of Substance Misuse." Substance Use & Misuse 50, no. 8-9 (2015): 1148–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2015.1007668.

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Glenk, Lisa Maria, Birgit U. Stetina, Berthold Kepplinger, and Halina Baran. "Salivary cortisol, heart rate variability and behavioral assessment in dogs during animal-assisted interventions (AAI) in neuropsychiatry." Journal of Veterinary Behavior 6, no. 1 (2011): 81–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2010.09.007.

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Dalton, Kathryn, Kathy Ruble, Alexandra DeLone, et al. "160. Reduction in the Spread of Hospital-Associated Infections Among Pediatric Oncology Patients in an Animal-Assisted Intervention Program from a Canine Decolonization Procedure." Open Forum Infectious Diseases 5, suppl_1 (2018): S14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy209.030.

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Abstract Background Animal-assisted interventions (AAI), the use of animals as a complementary therapy in holistic patient care, has shown many positive outcomes. However, therapy animals can serve as mechanical vectors of hospital-associated infections (HAI), e.g., methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This pilot study assessed for transmission of HAIs among therapy animals, patients, and the hospital environment. We tested the effectiveness of a novel decolonization protocol for therapy dogs to reduce the risk of transmission of HAIs and enhance AAI program sustainability. Our

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Kemeny, Martha E., Deborah Hutchins, and Courtney Gramlich. "COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF CANINE- OR EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (2019): S120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.440.

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Abstract Older adults with dementia may manifest symptoms such as apathy, withdrawal, and aggressive actions (NIA, 2019). Even surrounded by people in LTC, residents with dementia may lack social engagement. Non-pharmacologic approaches are promising (Brodaty & Arasaratnam, 2012) and are reflected in the newer CMS F-tag guidelines (CMS, 2017), but there remains a gap in research about the most effective approaches for LTC residents. Limited research exists on animal-assisted interventions (AAI) as a non-pharmacological approach to increase engagement in people with dementia (Friedman, Thom

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Zhao, Mengxian, Shihui Chen, Yonghao You, Yongtai Wang, and Yanjie Zhang. "Effects of a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program on Social Interaction and Communication in Children with Autism." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5 (2021): 2656. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18052656.

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Various therapeutic interventions have been studied and found to be effective in reducing the stereotypical behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There has been increasing interest in using animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) as an alternative approach to therapeutic rehabilitation for children with ASD, and many studies have reported that AAI has significant benefits for the cognitive, psychological, and social behavior of children with ASD. The present study was designed to examine the effects of a 16 weeks therapeutic horseback riding program on social interaction and

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Viora, U., P. Ponzio, M. T. Mascarino, et al. "OP0256-PARE A PAW? YES, THANK YOU AN ANIMAL ASSISTED INTERVENTION (AAI) PILOT PROJECT FOR CHILDREN WITH JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS (JIA)." Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 79, Suppl 1 (2020): 161. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.4899.

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Background:Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) is the new way to indicate what was previously known as “Pet Therapy”, as activities can be done either with the conventional “pets” (dogs, cats and rabbits) or with horses and donkeys.Children with JIA have several problems in terms of adherence both due to the atavistic fear of the needle and due to nausea and vomiting - the most important side effects of Methotrexate – often since the 2-3 days before the assumption to immediately after it.Sure that animals can help children to forget this fear and to avoid the psycological conditions which enha

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Ng, Zenithson, Taylor Chastain Griffin, and Lindsey Braun. "The New Status Quo: Enhancing Access to Human–Animal Interactions to Alleviate Social Isolation & Loneliness in the Time of COVID-19." Animals 11, no. 10 (2021): 2769. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11102769.

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Access to human–animal interactions (HAI) have been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Service animals that were trained and accustomed to daily access to public places had to adjust to staying at home. Therapy animals and their handlers who previously visited with many of the populations most vulnerable to the virus have had to halt their programming. Professionals who utilize animal-assisted interventions (AAI) have had to develop new strategies for providing goal-oriented care. Even the landscape for companion animals has been significantly altered, leading to behavioral changes and new p

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Chalmers, Darlene, Colleen Dell, James Dixon, Trisha Dowling, and Cassandra Hanrahan. "Recognizing Animals as an Important Part of Helping." Critical Social Work 21, no. 1 (2020): 2–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.22329/csw.v21i1.6224.

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The beneficial role of companion animals on human health and wellbeing across the life span is well documented in the rapidly expanding multi disciplinary body of literature known as human animal interactions (HAI). Social workers practice at the interface of people and their diverse environments. The presence of human animal bonds (HAB) within client systems, between people and companion animals in particular, are increasingly acknowledged and valued by social workers. Additionally, some social workers incorporate animals in their practice through animal assisted interventions (AAI). However,

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Morrison, Michele L. "Health Benefits of Animal-Assisted Interventions." Complementary health practice review 12, no. 1 (2007): 51–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1533210107302397.

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The use of animals in the promotion or improvement of health is long-standing, yet this complementary healing modality is not widely integrated into mainstream health care. This article describes the history of animals in therapeutic healing, defines animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), and reviews current research. Indications and contraindications for use with patients and clients and issues of safety, cost, reimbursement, and certification are discussed. AAIs result in statistically significant health benefits with improvements in blood pressure, heart rate, and salivary immunoglobulin A l

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Menna, Lucia Francesca, Antonio Santaniello, Margherita Todisco, et al. "The Human–Animal Relationship as the Focus of Animal-Assisted Interventions: A One Health Approach." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 19 (2019): 3660. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16193660.

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Background: Animal-assisted intervention (AAIs) represent an adequate expression of integrated medicine, according to the One Health approach. We argue that AAIs are interventions based on interspecific relationships between humans and animals. Although there are many studies on the effects of AAIs on animal and human health and wellbeing, research is still needed to give us more data. For example, information is still lacking on the aspects characterizing and influencing the interspecific relationships occurring in AAIs. The efficacy of an intervention based on interspecific relationships wil

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Yagüe Peguero, Gloria. "Animal Assisted-Intervention (AAI) in Social Work. Theoretical approach to social intervention." Ehquidad Revista Internacional de Políticas de Bienestar y Trabajo Social, no. 8 (July 31, 2017): 11–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.15257/ehquidad.2017.0007.

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Lerner, Henrik. "A Proposal for a Comprehensive Human–Animal Approach of Evaluation for Animal-Assisted Interventions." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 22 (2019): 4305. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16224305.

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Background: An important field of human–animal interactions is animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), which refers to research on human–animal interactions in order to promote or facilitate health or education in humans. Very few studies among the rich literature on AAIs seem to include aspects of animal welfare and/or animal ethics. Also, very few studies on AAIs have a comprehensive human–animal approach that studies animals, humans, and the relations between them at the same time. This paper tries to argue for and present a possible comprehensive human–animal approach to evaluate AAIs. Metho

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Meers, Lieve Lucia, Laura Contalbrigo, Vicky Antoinette Stevens, Oksana Michailovna Ulitina, Stephan Jens Laufer, and William Ellery Samuels. "The State of Animal-Assisted Interventions: COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Ethical Considerations." Journal of Applied Animal Ethics Research 3, no. 1 (2021): 103–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/25889567-bja10019.

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Abstract Although animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) share specific characteristics, their differences can be quite significant (Lajoie, 2003). Most research on AAIs focuses on the human side (Muñoz Lasa et al., 2011). The autonomy and well-being of the animals involved are seldom studied, as well as the possible values of conflict between humans and animals (Glenk, 2017). The COVID-19 pandemic that gripped the world starting in 2019–2020, greatly affected human-animal interaction projects, such as animal-assisted interventions (Kumar et al., 2020). To control the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 vi

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Simonato, Giulia, Patrizia Danesi, Antonio Frangipane di Regalbono, et al. "Surveillance of Zoonotic Parasites in Animals Involved in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs)." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 21 (2020): 7914. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17217914.

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Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are based on the establishment of a therapeutic relationship between animals and beneficiaries that is certain to provide positive effects, while currently, it reads as if AAIs aim at exposing stakeholders to potential risk of infection. The surveillance of zoonotic pathogens is necessary for guaranteeing common health. This study investigated the presence of potentially zoonotic parasites, including dermatophytes, in animals involved in AAIs. Between 2015 and 2017, 190 animals (equids, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, rodents, and goats) were investigated. Anam

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Ávila-Álvarez, Adriana, Jerónimo Pardo-Vázquez, Iván De-Rosende-Celeiro, Rita Jácome-Feijoo, and Gabriel Torres-Tobío. "Assessing the Outcomes of an Animal-Assisted Intervention in a Paediatric Day Hospital: Perceptions of Children and Parents." Animals 10, no. 10 (2020): 1788. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10101788.

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There is a growing interest in the use of animal-assisted intervention (AAI) as a non-pharmacological strategy to improve child welfare in hospitals. However, the efficacy of implementation of programmes based on activities with dogs in a paediatric day hospital is not known. An intra-subject quasi-experimental longitudinal design was used for the purpose of assessing the feasibility of such an intervention, as well as exploring the perceptions of its outcomes by children and parents/guardians. A total of 55 children in outpatient care at a paediatric day hospital participated in an AAI sessio

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Branson, Sandy, Lisa Boss, Shannan Hamlin, and Nikhil S. Padhye. "Animal-Assisted Activity in Critically Ill Older Adults: A Randomized Pilot and Feasibility Trial." Biological Research For Nursing 22, no. 3 (2020): 412–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1099800420920719.

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Background: Limited evidence suggests the efficacy of animal-assisted activities (AAA) in improving biobehavioral stress responses in older patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Objectives: To assess the feasibility of an AAA (dog) intervention for improving biobehavioral stress response, measured by self-reported stress and anxiety and salivary cortisol, C-reactive protein, and interleukin-1β in older ICU patients, we examined enrollment, attrition, completion, data collection, and biobehavioral stress responses. Methods: ICU patients ≥60 years old were randomly assigned to a 10-min AAA in

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Olsen, Christine, Ingeborg Pedersen, Astrid Bergland, Marie-José Enders-Slegers, and Camilla Ihlebæk. "Engagement in elderly persons with dementia attending animal-assisted group activity." Dementia 18, no. 1 (2016): 245–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301216667320.

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The need for meaningful activities that enhance engagement is very important among persons with dementia (PWDs), both for PWDs still living at home, as well as for PWDs admitted to a nursing home (NH). In this study, we systematically registered behaviours related to engagement in a group animal-assisted activity (AAA) intervention for 21 PWDs in NHs and among 28 home-dwelling PWDs attending a day care centre. The participants interacted with a dog and its handler for 30 minutes, twice a week for 12 weeks. Video-recordings were carried out early (week 2) and late (week 10) during the intervent

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Rothkopf, Cathrin, and Silke Schworm. "Exploring Dog-Assisted Interventions in Higher Education: Students’ Attitudes and Perceived Effects on Well-Being." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 9 (2021): 4492. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094492.

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Both, in the transition to university and during it, students experience a multitude of different changes. Thus, it is no surprise that many students in higher education report suffering from mental health problems. To address their concerns, animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) have gained more and more attention over the past few years. Nonetheless, AAIs have neither yet been used nor researched at German universities. Two studies were carried out to address this issue. In Study I, 709 university students answered a questionnaire evaluating their attitude towards dogs, AAIs and interest in i

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Wilson, Kaitlyn, Melissa Buultjens, Melissa Monfries, and Leila Karimi. "Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for adolescents experiencing depression and/or anxiety: A therapist’s perspective." Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry 22, no. 1 (2016): 16–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359104515572379.

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Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) are thought to overcome some of the limitations of traditional therapies as they do not rely exclusively on language as a medium for change. One such Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) approach involves horses as a therapeutic medium. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) comprises a collaborative effort between a licensed therapist and a horse professional working with clients to address treatment goals. The purpose of the present Australian-based qualitative study was to examine EAP facilitators’ perspectives on the biospychosocial benefits and therapeutic outco

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Howe, Rachel, Sandra Nicholson, Attracta Lafferty, Carmel Davies, Diarmuid Stokes, and Thilo Kroll. "Animal assisted interventions in the children's hospital: protocol for a scoping review." HRB Open Research 3 (May 14, 2021): 74. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.13143.2.

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The introduction of Animal Assisted Interventions (AAIs) in healthcare is relatively common; however, their actual effectiveness and long-term impact are not so well known, especially in relation to the children’s hospital setting. It is important to plot where and why animal interventions take place but also to focus on how the human animal bond impacts on children in a children’s hospital setting. Family members, including companion animals, are important supports which help children to relax and give them a sense of familiarity to navigate the busy and stressful hospital environment. The sc

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Santaniello, Antonio, Francesca Dicé, Roberta Claudia Carratú, Alessia Amato, Alessandro Fioretti, and Lucia Francesca Menna. "Methodological and Terminological Issues in Animal-Assisted Interventions: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews." Animals 10, no. 5 (2020): 759. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10050759.

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Recently, animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), which are defined as psychological, educational, and rehabilitation support activities, have become widespread in different contexts. For many years, they have been a subject of interest in the international scientific community and are at the center of an important discussion regarding their effectiveness and the most appropriate practices for their realization. We carried out an umbrella review (UR) of systematic reviews (SRs), created for the purpose of exploring the literature and aimed at deepening the terminological and methodological aspec

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Mossello, Enrico, Alessandro Ridolfi, Anna Maria Mello, et al. "Animal-assisted activity and emotional status of patients with Alzheimer's disease in day care." International Psychogeriatrics 23, no. 6 (2011): 899–905. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1041610211000226.

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ABSTRACTBackground: Preliminary studies suggest beneficial effects of animal-assisted activities (AAA) on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), but data are inconsistent. This study aimed to assess the effect of AAA with dogs on cognition, BPSD, emotional status and motor activity in severe Alzheimer's disease (AD).Methods: Ten patients attending an Alzheimer Day Care Center (ADCC) participated in a repeated measures study, which included: two weeks' pre-intervention, three weeks' control activity with plush dogs (CA), and three weeks' AAA. Cognitive function (Severe Impair

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Krause-Parello, Cheryl A., Cari Levy, Elizabeth Holman, and John E. Kolassa. "Effects of VA Facility Dog on Hospitalized Veterans Seen by a Palliative Care Psychologist: An Innovative Approach to Impacting Stress Indicators." American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine® 35, no. 1 (2016): 5–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049909116675571.

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The United States is home to 23 million veterans. In many instances, veterans with serious illness who seek healthcare at the VA receive care from a palliative care service. Animal-assisted intervention (AAI) is gaining attention as a therapeutic stress reducing modality; however, its effects have not been well studied in veterans receiving palliative care in an acute care setting. A crossover repeated-measures study was conducted to examine the effects of an animal-assisted intervention (AAI) in the form of a therapy dog on stress indicators in 25 veterans on the palliative care service at th

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Maurelli, Santaniello, Fioretti, Cringoli, Rinaldi, and Menna. "The Presence of Toxocara Eggs on Dog’s Fur as Potential Zoonotic Risk in Animal-Assisted Interventions: A Systematic Review." Animals 9, no. 10 (2019): 827. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9100827.

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Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) usually contribute to the well-being and health of users/patients, but it is essential that the animals involved in these activities do not represent a source of zoonoses. This systematic review focused on the evaluation of the potential risk of the transmission of Toxocara by dogs’ fur, considering their involvement as the main animal species in AAIs. Three databases were considered: MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, and the PRISMA guidelines were used. Out of 162 articles found, 14 papers were identified as eligible for inclusion in the review.

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Muela, Alexander, Josune Azpiroz, Noelia Calzada, Goretti Soroa, and Aitor Aritzeta. "Leaving A Mark, An Animal-Assisted Intervention Programme for Children Who Have Been Exposed to Gender-Based Violence: A Pilot Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 21 (2019): 4084. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16214084.

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Gender-based violence is one of the most serious social and health problems faced by women around the world. Importantly, it has a negative impact not only on the woman’s physical and mental health, but also on all members of the family system in which it takes place. The aims of this study were to implement Leaving a Mark, an animal-assisted intervention (AAI) programme for children who have been exposed to gender-based violence, and to examine its effect on their associated clinical symptoms. The participants were 19 children (13 boys and 6 girls; Mage = 8.89, SD = 2.23) who had been exposed

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Pasotto, D., I. Drigo, L. Contalbrigo, L. Farina, M. Martini, and M. L. Menandro. "Occurrence of Clostridium difficile in dogs involved in animal assisted interventions (AAIs) In Italy." International Journal of Infectious Diseases 79 (February 2019): 81–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2018.11.206.

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Scandurra, Cristiano, Antonio Santaniello, Serena Cristiano, et al. "An Animal-Assisted Education Intervention with Dogs to Promote Emotion Comprehension in Primary School Children—The Federico II Model of Healthcare Zooanthropology." Animals 11, no. 6 (2021): 1504. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11061504.

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Emotion comprehension (EC) is a crucial competence for children, as it determines the quality of peer interactions. This study assessed the efficacy of an animal-assisted education (AAE) intervention with dogs based on the Federico II Model of Healthcare Zooanthropology (FMHZ) to promote EC in a group of primary school children. One hundred and four children (48 females) aged 6–7 years took part in the study, of whom 63 participated in the AAE intervention (i.e., experimental group) and 41 did not (i.e., control group). The intervention was deployed in a school setting through a group format a

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Howe, Rachel, Sandra Nicholson, Attracta Lafferty, Carmel Davies, Diarmuid Stokes, and Thilo Kroll. "Animal assisted activities in the children's hospital: protocol for a scoping review." HRB Open Research 3 (October 5, 2020): 74. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.13143.1.

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The introduction of animal interventions in healthcare are relatively common; however, their actual effectiveness and longer term findings are not so well known or published, especially in relation to the children’s hospital setting. It is important to plot where and why animal interventions take place but also to focus on how the human animal bond impacts on children, their parents and staff in a children’s hospital setting. Family members, including companion animals, are important supports which help children to relax and give them a sense of familiarity to navigate the busy and stressful h

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Pasotto, D., M. Martini, G. Dotto, A. Mondin, and M. L. Menandro. "Occurrence and characterization of Salmonella strains isolated from animals involved in animal assisted interventions (AAIs)." International Journal of Infectious Diseases 79 (February 2019): 81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2018.11.204.

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Quintavalla, Fausto, Simona Cao, Diana Spinelli, et al. "Effects of Dog-Assisted Therapies on Cognitive Mnemonic Capabilities in People Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease." Animals 11, no. 5 (2021): 1366. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11051366.

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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in humans and, currently, a valid treatment is lacking. Our goal is to demonstrate the importance and benefits of the relationship with companion animals (considered as co-therapists), intended as a means of facilitating social relations and promoting evident wellbeing in AD patients. The study involved 30 randomly chosen patients with Alzheimer’s disease (group T) and three dogs. The group participated in a total of 24 animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) sessions over a span of 12 weeks, using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MM

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