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Zoonotic Risk of Encephalitozoon cuniculi in Animal-Assisted Interventions: Laboratory Strategies for the Diagnosis of Infections in Humans and Animals
| Contributor(s):: Santaniello, A., Cimmino, I., Dipineto, L., Agognon, A. L., Beguinot, F., Formisano, P., Fioretti, A., Menna, L. F., Oriente, F.
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...
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Providing Humans With Practical, Best Practice Handling Guidelines During Human-Cat Interactions Increases Cats' Affiliative Behaviour and Reduces Aggression and Signs of Conflict
| Contributor(s):: Haywood, C., Ripari, L., Puzzo, J., Foreman-Worsley, R., Finka, L. R.
The importance of animals' experiences and associated comfort during Human-Animal Interactions (HAI), and particularly Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI), are increasingly recognised. However, there remains a paucity of published research, particularly concerning less formal but frequent...
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Evaluating preference for and reinforcing efficacy of a therapy dog to increase verbal statements
| Contributor(s):: Jorgenson, C. D., Clay, C. J., Kahng, S.
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The Effect of Therapy Dogs on Preoperative Anxiety
| Contributor(s):: Foerder, Preston, Royer, Morgan
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Psychologists' Use of Dogs in Psychotherapy: A Therapeutic Exploration
| Contributor(s):: Christine A. Treece
The current fund of literature documents the many benefits of using dogs as adjunct healing agents for both physical and psychological ailments. Despite the ever-growing body of research about dogs as adjunct interventions, there is a meager amount of information available about...
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Improving Engagement in Behavioral and Mental Health Services Through Animal-Assisted Interventions: A Scoping Review
| Contributor(s):: Flynn, Erin, Zoller, Alexandra G., Gandenberger, Jaci, Morris, Kevin N.
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Neurological Mechanisms of Animal-Assisted Intervention in Alzheimer's Disease: A Hypothetical Review
| Contributor(s):: Kim, Sujin, Nam, Yunkwon, Ham, Min-Joo, Park, Chisoo, Moon, Minho, Yoo, Doo-Han
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Dog training as a complementary intervention to support Veteran mental health and well-being: A scoping review
| Contributor(s):: Van Buiten, Hannah, Flynn, Erin, Morris, Kevin N.
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Personality and Cognitive Profiles of Animal-Assisted Intervention Dogs and Pet Dogs in an Unsolvable Task
| Contributor(s):: Piotti, Patrizia, Albertini, Mariangela, Trabucco, Lidia Pia, Ripari, Lucia, Karagiannis, Christos, Bandi, Claudio, Pirrone, Federica
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Effects of Dog-Assisted Education on Physical and Communicative Skills in Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities: A Pilot Study
| Contributor(s):: Lobato Rincón, Luis Lucio, Rivera Martín, Beatriz, Medina Sánchez, María Ángeles, Villafaina, Santos, Merellano-Navarro, Eugenio, Collado-Mateo, Daniel
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A Systematic Literature Review of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Oncology (Part II): Theoretical Mechanisms and Frameworks
| Contributor(s):: Holder, T. R. N., Gruen, M. E., Roberts, D. L., Somers, T., Bozkurt, A.
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...
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A Systematic Literature Review of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Oncology (Part I): Methods and Results
| Contributor(s):: Holder, T. R. N., Gruen, M. E., Roberts, D. L., Somers, T., Bozkurt, A.
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Ptsd service dogs foster resilience among veterans and military families
| Contributor(s):: Nieforth, Leanne O., Craig, Elizabeth A., Behmer, Virginia A., MacDermid Wadsworth, Shelley, O'Haire, Marguerite E.
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Best practice standards in animal-assisted interventions: how the LEAD risk assessment tool can help
| Contributor(s):: Brelsford, V. L., Dimolareva, M., Gee, N. R., Meints, K.
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...
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Attitude towards and Interest in Dog-Assisted Interventions of Students in Higher Education
| Contributor(s):: Cathrin Rothkopf, Theresa Stark, Silke Schworm
The mental health of students is a critical issue facing institutions of higher education, as a majority of college and university students report suffering from stress and anxiety. Studies have shown that interacting with animals can enhance the mental health. Consequently, animal-assisted...
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Transforming Trauma: Resilience and Healing Through Our Connections With Animals
| Contributor(s):: Philip Tedeschi, Molly Anne Jenkins
Have you ever looked deep into the eyes of an animal and felt entirely known? Often, the connections we share with non-human animals represent our safest and most reliable relationships, offering unique and profound opportunities for healing in periods of hardship. This book focuses on research...
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Effects of a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program on Social Interaction and Communication in Children with Autism
| Contributor(s):: Zhao, M., Chen, S., You, Y., Wang, Y., Zhang, Y.
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Using holistic and ethical practices with emotional support animal requests
| Contributor(s):: Stewart, Leslie A., Hakenewerth, Timothy J., Rabinowitz, Peter, Fowler, Heather
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An Animal-Assisted Education Intervention with Dogs to Promote Emotion Comprehension in Primary School Children-The Federico II Model of Healthcare Zooanthropology
| Contributor(s):: Scandurra, C., Santaniello, A., Cristiano, S., Mezza, F., Garzillo, S., Pizzo, R., Menna, L. F., Bochicchio, V.
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Exploring Dog-Assisted Interventions in Higher Education: Students' Attitudes and Perceived Effects on Well-Being
| Contributor(s):: Rothkopf, C., Schworm, S.
