Citation: Heussen, N. & Hausler, M. (2022). Equine-assisted therapies for children with cerebral palsy: A meta-analysis. Pediatrics, 150(1), e2021055229. Link to publisher’s article.
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Non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children: An umbrella review
Citation: Trembath, D., Varcin, K., Waddington, H., Sulek, R., Bent, C., Ashburner, J., Eapen, V., Goodall, E., Hudry, K., Roberts, J., Silove, N., & Whitehouse, A. (2023). Non-pharmacological interventions for autistic children: An umbrella review. Autism, 27(2), 275-295. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of equine-assisted therapy on the functionality of individuals with disabilities: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Prieto, A., Ayupe, K., Gomes, L., Saude, A., & Filho, P. (2022). Effects of equine-assisted therapy on the functionality of individuals with disabilities: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 38(9), 1091-1106. Link to publisher’s article.
Dog training as a complementary intervention to support veteran mental health and well-being: A scoping review
Citation: Van Buiten, H., Flynn, E., & Morris, K. (2021). Dog training as a complementary intervention to support veteran mental health and well-being: A scoping review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 44, 101425. Link to publisher’s article.
The impact of music, play, pet, and art therapies in managing pain and anxiety in paediatric patients in hospital: A systematic review
Citation: Goren, K., Cen, Y., Montemurri, V., Moodley, D., Sutton, A., Ahmed, A., Alphonsus, L., Denezis, P., Fleming, C., Guertin, H., Hyland, K., Kalim, A., Kim, H., Krause, S., Liang, A., MacLean, E., Neocleous, P., Patel, A., Pritchard, S., Purcell, V., Qaqish, M., Ryall, S., Shum, K., Skinner, J., Suwary, K., Vucetic, A., Woolsey, A., & Marcotte, E. (2022). The impact of music, play, pet, and art therapies in managing pain and anxiety in paediatric patients in hospital: A systematic review. Paediatrics & Child Health, 27(3), e46. Link to publisher’s article.
Non-pharmacological approaches o depressed elderly with no or mild cognitive impairment in long-term care facilities: A systematic review of the literature
Citation: Gramaglia, C., Gattoni, E., Marangon, D., Concina, D., Grossini, E., Rinaldi, C., Panella, M., & Zeppegno, P. (2021). Non-pharmacological approaches to depressed elderly with no or mild cognitive impairment in long-term care facilities: A systematic review of the literature. Frontiers in Public Health, 9, 685860. Link to publisher’s article.
The effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review
Citation: Rehn, A., Caruso, V., & Kumar, S. (2023). The effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Online ahead of print. Link to publisher’s article.
Equine-assisted activities in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review
Citation: Perez-Gomez, J., Amigo-Gamero, H.. Collado-Mateo, D., Barrios-Fernandez, S., Munoz-Bermejo, L., Garcia-Gordillo, M., Carlos-Vivas, J., & Adsuar, J. (2021). Equine-assisted activities in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review. Journal of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 28(6), 1079-1091. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of therapeutic horseback-riding program on social and communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Chen, S., Zhang, Y., Zhao, M., Du, X., Wang, Y., & Liu, X. (2022). Effects of therapeutic horseback-riding program on social and communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(21), 14449. Link to publisher’s article.
Evidence of animal-assisted therapy in neurological diseases in adults: A systematic review
Citation: Rodriguez-Martinez, M., Maestre, A., Armenta-Peinado, J., Barbancho, M., & Garcia-Casares, N. (2021). Evidence of animal-assisted therapy in neurological diseases in adults: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(24), 12882. Link to publisher’s article.