The use of animals for therapeutic purposes has been documented in the literature for
centuries. This review will highlight evidence of the benefits of animal-assisted therapy as …

Objective: We conducted an evidence-based practice review of the literature to determine
whether residents of long-term care facilities who received dog-assisted therapy achieved …

The primary purpose of this study was to describe how the best practice recommendations
and standards of practice related to animal-assisted therapy (AAT) are being incorporated …

Dogs can play an integral role in the recovery of patients through companionship, animal-
assisted therapy, and as assistance dogs. This article will define and differentiate these 3 …

The therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client is considered as a primarily
goal for treatment and a significant factor for the programme success. In recent years, the …

Animal-Assisted Interventions encompass a number of therapeutic activities in which
counselors work with animal assistants. This chapter explores the background of Animal …

The purpose of this study is to examine neurodivergent students in higher education and
their experience with The Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program at Rowan University to …

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a psychotherapeutic approach that uses animals in a
therapeutic capacity and can be used as an adjunct with a range of practices such as …

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to understand the clinical reasoning used by
occupational therapists to select animal assisted therapy with a dog to be included in a …

The overarching field of Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI), colloquially known as “animal
therapy,” has a limited research foundation. Despite the volunteer animal handlers' integral …