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  1. Physical therapy treatments incorporating equine movement: a pilot study exploring interactions between children with cerebral palsy and the horse

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    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Lightsey, P., Lee, Y., Krenek, N., Hur, P.

    BACKGROUND: Physical therapy treatments incorporating equine movement are recognized as an effective tool to treat functional mobility and balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). To date, only a few studies examined kinematic outputs of the horses and children when mounted. In this pilot...

  2. Societal interest in puppies and the COVID-19 pandemic

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Siettou, C.

  3. Equine-assisted activities and therapies in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Pérez-Gómez, J., Amigo-Gamero, H., Collado-Mateo, D., Barrios-Fernandez, S., Muñoz-Bermejo, L., Garcia-Gordillo, MÁ, Carlos-Vivas, J., Adsuar, J. C.

  4. An Exploratory Study of Veterinary Professionals' Self-Reported Support of Bereaved Clients Before, During, and After Companion Animal Euthanasia in Southwestern Ontario, Canada

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Matte, A. R., Khosa, D. K., Meehan, M. P., Coe, J. B., Niel, L.

  5. Animal-Assisted Interventions in Intensive Care Delirium: A Literature Review

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Malik, J.

  6. The disruptive 'other'? Exploring human-animal relations in tourism through videography

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Haanpaa, M., Salmela, T., Garcia-Rosell, J. C., Aijala, M.

  7. Animal-Assisted Interventions for the Improvement of Mental Health Outcomes in Higher Education Students: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

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    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Parbery-Clark, C., Lubamba, M., Tanner, L., McColl, E.

    BACKGROUND: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs), particularly Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Animal-Assisted Activity (AAA), in improving mental health outcomes for students in higher education. The number of students in...

  8. Equine-assisted psychotherapy with traumatized couples-Improvement of relationship quality and psychological symptoms

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Willmund, G., Zimmermann, P., Alliger-Horn, C., Varn, A., Fischer, C., Parent, I., Sobottka, A., Bering, R., Rose, C., Ströhle, A., Köhler, K.

  9. Hippotherapy and life habits with children with motor deficit and neurodevelopmental impairment: A pilot survey of parents

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Potvin-Bélanger, A., Freeman, A., Vincent, C.

  10. The Horse as a Therapist: Effects of an Equine Program Without "Therapy" on the Attention and Behavior of Youth Disengaged from Traditional School

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Norwood, M. F., Lakhani, A., Maujean, A., Downes, M., Fullagar, S., Barber, B. L., Kendall, E.

  11. Emotional Support Animals: An Overview of Practical and Legal Issues for Social Workers

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Hahn, S. A., Hinton, J., Hallyburton, A.

  12. Pups Assisting Wellness for Staff (P.A.W.S.): Evaluating the impact of canine-assisted interventions on critical care staff wellness

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Caton, N., Campbell, K., Brumwell, T., Pratt, M., Stewart, L., Wong, E., Zurberg, T.

  13. The Contribution of Therapeutic Horseback Riding to the Improvement of Executive Functions and Self-Esteem Among Children With ADHD

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Aviv, T. M., Katz, Y. J., Berant, E.

  14. Dog visits in nursing homes - increase complexity or keep it simple? A randomised controlled study

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    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Thodberg, K., Videbech, P. B., Hansen, T. G. B., Pedersen, A. B., Christensen, J. W.

    OBJECTIVE: To compare the immediate response of nursing home residents to dog visits with or without an activity, and the impact of cognitive ability. METHODS: In a randomly controlled trial, 174 nursing home residents were allocated to 12 bi-weekly 10-minute visits: either ordinary dog visits...

  15. Effectiveness of equine-assisted therapies for improving health outcomes in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Suárez-Iglesias, D., Bidaurrazaga-Letona, I., Sanchez-Lastra, M. A., Gil, S. M., Ayán, C.

  16. Comparing training methods to improve volunteer skills during therapeutic horseback riding: A randomized control trial

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): St Peter, C. C., Shuler, N. J., Jones, S. H., Bradtke, S., Hull, S. L., Browning, B., VanGilder, S., Petitto, C.

  17. [Physiotherapy interventions through hippotherapy in the treatment of cerebral palsy. A literature review]

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Mendizábal Alonso, P.

  18. Animal-Assisted Therapy as an Intervention for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Guide Evidence-Based Practice

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Chang, S. J., Lee, J., An, H., Hong, W. H., Lee, J. Y.

  19. Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Horseback Mobility in Hippotherapy

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Prieto, A. V., Ayupe, K. M. A., Abreu, A. C. A., Filho, Pjbg

  20. Low risk of transmission of pathogenic bacteria between children and the assistance dog during animal-assisted therapy if strict rules are followed

    Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Edner, A., Lindström-Nilsson, M., Melhus, Å