Adapting Animal-Assisted Therapy Trials to Prison-Based Animal Programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 472-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly Allison ◽  
Megha Ramaswamy
Keyword(s):  
Animal Assisted Therapy ◽  
Animal Programs

scholarly journals Natural healers: a review of animal assisted therapy and activities as complementary treatment for chronic conditions

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 612-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reiley Reed ◽  
Lilian Ferrer ◽  
Natalia Villegas
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Animal Assisted Therapy ◽  
Complementary Treatment ◽  
Strict Adherence ◽  
Positive Behaviors ◽  
Child Patients ◽  
Patient Profiles ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Social Disabilities

The primary objective of this review is to synthesize the existing literature on the use of animal-assisted therapy and activity (AAT/A) as complementary treatment among people living with chronic disease and to discuss the possible application of this practice among children living with HIV. Relevant databases were searched between March 10 and April 11, 2011, using the words: animal assisted therapy or treatment and chronic conditions or diseases. Thirty-one articles were found and 18 followed the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Research suggests that AAT/A is effective for different patient profiles, particularly children. Interaction with dogs has been found to increase positive behaviors, such as sensitivity and focus, in children with social disabilities. Decreased levels of pain have also been reported among child patients as a result of AAT/A. More research should be done in the area of children living with chronic diseases that require strict adherence to treatment, such as HIV, and on AAT/A's prospective use as an educational tool to teach children about the importance of self-care for their medical conditions.

Animal-Assisted Therapy for Clients with Dementia

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 10-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda L. Buettner ◽  
Suzanne Fitzsimmons ◽  
Beth Barba
Keyword(s):  
Animal Assisted Therapy

Evaluation of the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy based on the reality orientation therapy protocol in Alzheimer's disease patients: a pilot study

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Francesca Menna ◽  
Antonio Santaniello ◽  
Federica Gerardi ◽  
Annamaria Di Maggio ◽  
Graziella Milan
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Animal Assisted Therapy ◽  
Reality Orientation ◽  
Therapy Protocol
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