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Animal-Assisted Interventions With Dogs and Robotic Animals for Residents With Dementia in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review.

Aims: To provide a systematic overview of the effects of animal-assisted intervention (AAI) when using either dogs or robotic animals, for residents with dementia in nursing homes. Methods: Extensive literature searches were conducted between June 2015 and March 2018. Articles meeting the inclusion...

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Published in:Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics Vol. 37; no. 2; pp. 77 - 94
Main Authors: Aarskog, Nina Karin, Hunskår, Irene, Bruvik, Frøydis
Format: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun2019
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          Aarskog, Nina Karin
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        affil: Faculty of Health, VID Specialized University, Bergen, Norway
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          Nursing Home Residents
          Dementia Therapy
          Pet Therapy Methods
          Dogs
          Animals
          Robotics Utilization
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          Middle Age
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          Aged, 80 and Over
          Dementia Patients
          Cognition Disorders
          Quality of Life
          Outcome Assessment
          Behavioral Symptoms Therapy
          Mental Disorders Therapy
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Aged: 65+ years
          Aged, 80 & over
      ab: Aims: To provide a systematic overview of the effects of animal-assisted intervention (AAI) when using either dogs or robotic animals, for residents with dementia in nursing homes. Methods: Extensive literature searches were conducted between June 2015 and March 2018. Articles meeting the inclusion criteria were identified, systematically extracted and quality assessed using the critical appraisal skills program. Results: Fifteen articles with 26 outcome analysis on behavioral and psychological symptoms (n = 12), depression and/or mood (n = 9) and quality of life (n = 5) were included in this review. AAI reduced behavioral and psychological symptoms in 6 of 11 articles, reduced depression and/or improved mood in 6 of 9 articles, and improved quality of life in 3 of 5 articles. Conclusions: AAI by dogs or robotic animals is promising in reducing behavioral and psychological symptoms and depression, and improving mood and quality of life among residents with dementia living in nursing homes.
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