Keyword

animal-assisted interventions

Description: Animal-assisted interventions are structured activities involving animals to support therapeutic, educational, or wellbeing goals for people.

Primary topic: Human-Animal Interaction Studies (86%)

OpenAlex ID: keywords/animal-assisted-interventions

Handbook on animal-assisted therapy. Theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice

2010 · Fine, A H · Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich) · 762

Measuring behaviour: An introductory guide

1987 · Patrick Colgan · Behavioural Processes · 750

Project AIM: Autism intervention meta-analysis for studies of young children.

2019 · Micheal Sandbank, Kristen Bottema-Beutel, et al. · Psychological Bulletin · 598

Human‐Animal Bonds I: The Relational Significance of Companion Animals

2009 · FROMA WALSH · Family Process · 482

Animal-Assisted Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review

2012 · Marguerite E. O’Haire · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · 407

Animal-assisted interventions in mental health

2010 · Katherine A. Kruger, James A. Serpell · Elsevier eBooks · 376

Exploring the Effect of Companion Robots on Emotional Expression in Older Adults with Dementia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

2013 · Wendy Moyle, Marie Cooke, et al. · Journal of Gerontological Nursing · 314

Use of a Robotic Seal as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Dementia Symptoms: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

2017 · Wendy Moyle, Cindy J. Jones, et al. · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 282

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Effects on Symptoms of Agitation and Depression in Persons With Dementia Participating in Robot-Assisted Activity: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

2015 · Nina Jøranson, Ingeborg Pedersen, et al. · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 266

Effectiveness of a Standardized Equine-Assisted Therapy Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2015 · Marta Borgi, Dafne Loliva, et al. · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · 265

Current Perspectives on Therapy Dog Welfare in Animal-Assisted Interventions

2017 · Lisa Glenk · Animals · 238

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Animal assisted intervention: A systematic review of benefits and risks

2016 · Fabrizio Bert, Maria Rosaria Gualano, et al. · European Journal of Integrative Medicine · 227

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Human-Animal Interactions, Relationships and Bonds: A Review and Analysis of the Literature

2014 · Geoff Hosey, Vicky Melfi · International Journal of Comparative Psychology · 222

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Occupational Therapy Incorporating Animals for Children With Autism: A Pilot Investigation

2006 · Mona J. Sams, Elizabeth V. Fortney, et al. · American Journal of Occupational Therapy · 217

Woman's Best Friend

2000 · CLIFTON P. FLYNN · Violence Against Women · 207

The effects of the presence of a companion animal on physiological arousal and behavioral distress in children during a physical examination

1997 · Sunny Lyn Nagengast, Mara M. Baun, et al. · Journal of Pediatric Nursing · 201

Animal-assisted interventions for elderly patients affected by dementia or psychiatric disorders: A review

2013 · V. Bernabei, D. De Ronchi, et al. · Journal of Psychiatric Research · 200

Animal-Assisted Intervention for trauma: a systematic literature review

2015 · Marguerite E. O'Haire, Noémie A. Guérin, et al. · Frontiers in Psychology · 199

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The Effect of a Real Dog, Toy Dog and Friendly Person on Insecurely Attached Children During a Stressful Task: An Exploratory Study

2011 · Andrea Beetz, Kurt Kotrschal, et al. · Anthrozoös · 196

Health Benefits of Animal-Assisted Interventions

2007 · Michele L. Morrison · Complementary health practice review · 196

Brief report: Pet-facilitated therapy with autistic children

1989 · Laurel A. Redefer, Joan F. Goodman · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · 192

Use of Assistance and Therapy Dogs for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Critical Review of the Current Evidence

2012 · Alessandra Berry, Marta Borgi, et al. · The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 177

The Pet as an Anxiolytic Intervention

1991 · CINDY C. WILSON · The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease · 177

A Systematic Review of Research on Pet Ownership and Animal Interactions among Older Adults

2019 · Nancy R. Gee, Megan K. Mueller · Anthrozoös · 166

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Incorporating animal-assisted therapy in mental health treatments for adolescents: A systematic review of canine assisted psychotherapy

2019 · Melanie G. Jones, Simon M. Rice, et al. · PLoS ONE · 165

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Citation count: 33,120