Citation: Borgi, M., Collacchi, B., Giuliani, A., & Cirullli, F. (2019). Dog visiting programs for managing depressive symptoms in older adults: A meta-analysis. The Gerontologist, 60(1), e66-e75. Link to publisher’s article.
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A systematic review of research on pet ownership and animal interactions among older adults
Citation: Gee, N. & Mueller, M. (2019). A systematic review of research on pet ownership and animal interactions among older adults. Anthrozoos, 32(2), 183-207. Link to publisher’s article.
Can canine-assisted interventions affect the social behaviours of children on the autism spectrum? A systematic review
Citation: Hill, J., Ziviani, J., Driscoll, C., & Cawdell-Smith, J. (2019). Can canine-assisted interventions affect the social behaviours of children on the autism spectrum? A systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6(1), 13-25. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of dog assisted therapy for adults with autism spectrum disorder: An exploratory randomized controlled trial
Citation: Wijker, C., Leontjevas, R., Spek, A., & Enders-Slegers, M. (2019). Effects of dog assisted therapy for adults with autism spectrum disorder: An exploratory randomized controlled trial. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Advanced Online Publication. Link to publisher’s article.
Animal-assisted therapy for schizophrenia and related disorder: A systematic review
Citation: Hawkins, E., Hawkins, R., Dennis, M., Williams, J., & Lawrie, S. (2019). Animal-assisted therapy for schizophrenia and related disorder: A systematic review. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 115, 51-60. Link to publisher’s article.
Equine assisted activities and therapies in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Trzmiel, T., Purandare, B., Michalak, M., Zasadzka, E., & Pawlaczyk, M. (2019). Equine assisted activities and therapies in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 42, 104-113. Link to publisher’s article.
Engagement in elderly persons with dementia attending animal-assisted group activity
Citation: Olsen, C., Pedersen, I., Bergland, A., Enders-Slegers, M., & Ihlebaek, C. (2019). Engagement in elderly persons with dementia attending animal-assisted group activity. Dementia, 18(1), 245-261. doi: 10.1177/1471301216667320. Link to publisher’s article.
Animal-assisted intervention and dementia: A systematic review
Citation: Yakimicki, M., Edwards, N., Richards, E., & Beck, A. (2019). Animal-assisted intervention and dementia: A systematic review. Clinical Nursing Research, 28(1), 9-29. doi: 10.1177/1054773818756987. Link to publisher’s article.
Dog training intervention shows social-cognitive change in the journals of incarcerated youth
Citation: Syzmanski, T., Casey, R., Johnson, A., Cano, A., Albright, D., & Seivert, N. (2018). Dog training intervention shows social-cognitive change in the journals of incarcerated youth. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 5, 302. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00302. Link to publisher’s article.
Animal assisted therapy for incarcerated youth: A randomized controlled trial
Citation: Seivert, N., Cano, A., Casey, R., May, D. & Johnson, A. (2018). Animal assisted therapy for incarcerated youth: A randomized controlled trial. Applied Developmental Science, 22(2), 139-153. Link to publisher’s article.