Trained assistance dogs for people with dementia: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12529
Abstract: This systematic review investigated evidence for the effectiveness of trained assistance dogs as an intervention and support for people with dementia. Peer‐reviewed articles were retrieved from multiple databases (SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Google Scholar).… read more here.
Keywords: people dementia; dogs people; systematic review; assistance dogs ... See more keywords
Assistance dogs for military veterans with PTSD: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-synthesis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274960
Abstract: Psychiatric assistance dogs for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) currently make up over 19% of assistance dog partnerships globally. We conducted a systematic review of the literature relating to these partnerships, with specific… read more here.
Keywords: assistance dogs; health; meta analysis; assistance ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of Operation K9 Assistance Dogs on Suicidality in Australian Veterans with PTSD: A 12-Month Mixed-Methods Follow-Up Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043607
Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a pervasive disorder among both current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members. Studies have shown current psychological and pharmacological treatments for PTSD are suboptimal in veterans, with high dropout… read more here.
Keywords: suicidality; assistance dogs; effectiveness operation; veterans ptsd ... See more keywords