Year: 2018
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Introduction: Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a common form of therapy that involves a therapist, a client, and a therapy animal.AAT has the potential to provide the field of rehabilitation with an alternative form of therapy that serves to improve and enhance the recovery process for users.Thus, the use of AAT is becoming more prevalent today.Canine-assisted interventions (CAI) are one such example.CAI are one form of animal-assisted therapy that use certified therapy dogs in therapy interventions.CAI have shown benefits in kids, adults, and older adults of varying physiological and psychological conditions.
Authors: Kati Spellerberg, Julia Bieber, Erica Son
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2796005475