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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