Keyword

animal-assisted activities

Description: Animal-assisted activities are structured interactions between people and animals intended to support well-being, social engagement, or care in settings such as hospitals and schools.

Primary topic: Human-Animal Interaction Studies (82%)

OpenAlex ID: keywords/animal-assisted-activities

Animals and society: an introduction to human-animal studies

2013 · Choice Reviews Online · 603

Do Animal-Assisted Activities Effectively Treat Depression? A Meta-Analysis

2007 · Megan A. Souter, Michelle D. Miller · Anthrozoös · 324

The Human–Companion Animal Bond: How Humans Benefit

2009 · Erika Friedmann, Heesook Son · Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice · 298

The Benefits of Human–Companion Animal Interaction: A Review

2008 · Sandra B. Barker, Aaron R. Wolen · Journal of Veterinary Medical Education · 272

Companion Animals in Human Health

1998 · Cindy Wilson, Dennis Turner · Sage eBooks · 261

Effect of a companion dog on depression and anxiety levels of elderly residents in a long‐term care facility

2009 · Marieanna C. LE ROUX, Rene KEMP · Psychogeriatrics · 159

Effect of animal‐assisted interventions on depression, agitation and quality of life in nursing home residents suffering from cognitive impairment or dementia: a cluster randomized controlled trial

2016 · Christine Olsen, Ingeborg Pedersen, et al. · International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry · 156

The influence of animals on the development of children

2010 · Nienke Endenburg, Hein A. van Lith · The Veterinary Journal · 153

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Canine Visitors: The Influence of Therapy Dogs on Young Children's Learning and Well-Being in Classrooms and Hospitals

2004 · Mary Renck Jalongo, Terri Astorino, et al. · Early Childhood Education Journal · 153

Animals in Healthcare Facilities: Recommendations to Minimize Potential Risks

2015 · Rekha Murthy, Gonzalo Bearman, et al. · Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology · 142

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Construct Validity of Animal-Assisted Therapy and Activities: How Important Is the Animal in AAT?

2012 · Lori Marino · Anthrozoös · 134

Personality theories: an introduction

1980 · C. Gosselin · Personality and Individual Differences · 134

Animal-Assisted Activity Among Patients With Cancer: Effects on Mood, Fatigue, Self-Perceived Health, and Sense of Coherence

2008 · Rebecca A. Johnson, Richard L. Meadows, et al. · Oncology nursing forum · 125

The View from All Fours: A Look at an Animal-Assisted Activity Program from the Animals' Perspective

2007 · Alison Hatch · Anthrozoös · 121

Physiological Arousal for Companion Dogs Working With Their Owners in Animal-Assisted Activities and Animal-Assisted Therapy

2006 · Dorit Karla Haubenhofer, Sylvia Kirchengast · Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science · 120

Effects of Classroom Animal-Assisted Activities on Social Functioning in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2013 · Marguerite E. O'Haire, Samantha J. McKenzie, et al. · The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 118

The effect of dog–human interaction on cortisol and behavior in registered animal-assisted activity dogs

2014 · Zenithson Y. Ng, Bess J. Pierce, et al. · Applied Animal Behaviour Science · 115

Animal-assisted activity and emotional status of patients with Alzheimer's disease in day care

2011 · Enrico Mossello, Alessandro Ridolfi, et al. · International Psychogeriatrics · 112

The Animal-Human Bond

2006 · Erika Friedmann · Elsevier eBooks · 112

Animal‐Assisted Activity at A. Meyer Children′s Hospital: A Pilot Study

2006 · Simona Caprilli, Andrea Messeri · Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 111

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Maximizing Quality of Life in III Animals

2003 · Franklin D. McMillan · Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association · 101

The use of urine, faeces, and anal-gland secretions in scent-marking by a captive wolf (Canis lupus) pack

1985 · Cheryl S. Asa, L. David Mech, et al. · Animal Behaviour · 96

Animal-Assisted Activity: Effects of a Complementary Intervention Program on Psychological and Physiological Variables

2014 · Peggy Nepps, Charles N. Stewart, et al. · Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine · 90

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Pet therapy effects on oncological day hospital patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

2008 · Massimo Orlandi, Karina Trangeled, et al. · PubMed · 84

Pilot Study of Therapy Dog Visits for Inpatient Youth With Cancer

2017 · Jessica Chubak, Rene Hawkes, et al. · Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing · 81

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Citation count: 7,749