The review provides an overview of the current literature concerning the use of horses in
equine-assisted services (EAS) and of their effects on humans, and it focuses on their effects …

Research on animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) has increased massively in the last few
years. But it is still not clear how AAIs work and how important the animal is in such …

There are uncertainties with respect to the transmission of methicillin-susceptible and
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA and MRSA) and Staphylococcus …

Purpose This study aimed to determine the effect of goldfish and aquatic turtle nursing
interventions on children's pain, anxiety, and fear during IV catheter insertion. Design and …

Equid welfare in equine assisted services (EAS) is an area that has received attention, but
less attention than the documentation of human outcomes in response to EAS. To safeguard …

Simple Summary Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) s are planned activities carried out in
multidisciplinary teams with educational, therapeutic, and ludic-recreational purposes. The …

The use of rabbits for therapy is becoming more popular. However, only a few studies have
been conducted into their welfare during these sessions. The question arises: How do these …

To treat the impact of trauma, most current evidence supports the use of trauma-focused
psychotherapy as the first line approach. However, millions of individuals exposed to trauma …

ABSTRACT Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms include re-
experiencing, avoidance, hyperarousal, and cognitive deficits, reflecting both emotional and …

The field of human-animal interaction (HAI) has experienced prolific growth in the scope,
breadth, and rigor of research conducted on animal-assisted interventions (AAIs). As …