The Research of Standardized Protocols for Dog Involvement in Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Systematic Review
Dogs are considered the most important species involved in animal-assisted therapy (AAT), and the scientific literature focuses on the benefits linked to the involvement of dogs in various therapeutic areas. In this study, we carried out a systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items...
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| description | Dogs are considered the most important species involved in animal-assisted therapy (AAT), and the scientific literature focuses on the benefits linked to the involvement of dogs in various therapeutic areas. In this study, we carried out a systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, exploring the scientific literature from the last 5 years (2016–2021) on three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) to highlight the characteristics of the dogs involved in AATs. Based on the scientific literature relevant to such dogs, we considered different parameters (i.e., number, age, sex, breed, temperament, methods of choice and training, health status, research goals, and activities with dogs) to include studies in our paper. After screening 4331 papers identified on the searched databases, we selected 38 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Analysis of the included articles showed that the characteristics of the dogs were neglected. Our findings indicated a lack of information about the dogs, as well as the absence of standardized and univocal criteria for dog selection, training programs, and health protocols. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8f97c124307a4ad3acaad38ee241b8f52023-11-22T11:42:16ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152021-09-01119257610.3390/ani11092576The Research of Standardized Protocols for Dog Involvement in Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Systematic ReviewAntonio Santaniello0Susanne Garzillo1Serena Cristiano2Alessandro Fioretti3Lucia Francesca Menna4Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, 80134 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, 80134 Naples, ItalySInAPSi Center, University of Naples Federico II, 80133 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, 80134 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, 80134 Naples, ItalyDogs are considered the most important species involved in animal-assisted therapy (AAT), and the scientific literature focuses on the benefits linked to the involvement of dogs in various therapeutic areas. In this study, we carried out a systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, exploring the scientific literature from the last 5 years (2016–2021) on three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) to highlight the characteristics of the dogs involved in AATs. Based on the scientific literature relevant to such dogs, we considered different parameters (i.e., number, age, sex, breed, temperament, methods of choice and training, health status, research goals, and activities with dogs) to include studies in our paper. After screening 4331 papers identified on the searched databases, we selected 38 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Analysis of the included articles showed that the characteristics of the dogs were neglected. Our findings indicated a lack of information about the dogs, as well as the absence of standardized and univocal criteria for dog selection, training programs, and health protocols.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/9/2576animal-assisted therapy (AAT)dog therapypublic healthchoice of co-therapist doghealth protocolsdog welfare |
| spellingShingle | Antonio Santaniello Susanne Garzillo Serena Cristiano Alessandro Fioretti Lucia Francesca Menna The Research of Standardized Protocols for Dog Involvement in Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Systematic Review Animals animal-assisted therapy (AAT) dog therapy public health choice of co-therapist dog health protocols dog welfare |
| title | The Research of Standardized Protocols for Dog Involvement in Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Systematic Review |
| title_full | The Research of Standardized Protocols for Dog Involvement in Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | The Research of Standardized Protocols for Dog Involvement in Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Research of Standardized Protocols for Dog Involvement in Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Systematic Review |
| title_short | The Research of Standardized Protocols for Dog Involvement in Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | research of standardized protocols for dog involvement in animal assisted therapy a systematic review |
| topic | animal-assisted therapy (AAT) dog therapy public health choice of co-therapist dog health protocols dog welfare |
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