Network meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of animal-assisted therapy vs. pet-robot therapy in the management of dementia
ObjectiveThis network meta-analysis aimed to compare and rank the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and pet-robotic therapy (PRT) in the management of dementia.MethodsRelevant studies were identified by searching PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, and Web of Science (WoS) until Oc...
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| description | ObjectiveThis network meta-analysis aimed to compare and rank the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and pet-robotic therapy (PRT) in the management of dementia.MethodsRelevant studies were identified by searching PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, and Web of Science (WoS) until October 13, 2022. Traditional meta-analysis was first conducted based on the random-effects model, then random network meta-analysis was conducted to determine the relative efficacy and rank probability of AAT and PRT.ResultsNineteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this network meta-analysis. Network meta-analysis revealed that PRT marginally benefited agitation alleviation compared with control (standard mean difference [SMD]: −0.37, 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: −0.72 to −0.01) although both AAT and PRT did not improve cognitive function, reduce depression, and improve Quality of Life (QoL). The SUCRA probabilities indicated that PRT ranked better than AAT in agitation, cognitive function, and QoL, although there were no differences between the two therapies.ConclusionThe present network meta-analysis reveals that PRT may help alleviate agitated behaviors in people with dementia. However, future studies are warranted to establish evidence of the effectiveness of PRT and further evaluate the differences between different robot types in managing dementia. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-98856ad7f16c47afa3e69b33518f27612023-05-31T04:22:01ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience1663-43652023-05-011510.3389/fnagi.2023.10959961095996Network meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of animal-assisted therapy vs. pet-robot therapy in the management of dementiaHongdi Du0Lin Bo1Xiaoxing Lai2Hongwei Zhu3Xiaopeng Huo4Department of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Health Care, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaNursing Department, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, ChinaObjectiveThis network meta-analysis aimed to compare and rank the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and pet-robotic therapy (PRT) in the management of dementia.MethodsRelevant studies were identified by searching PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, and Web of Science (WoS) until October 13, 2022. Traditional meta-analysis was first conducted based on the random-effects model, then random network meta-analysis was conducted to determine the relative efficacy and rank probability of AAT and PRT.ResultsNineteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this network meta-analysis. Network meta-analysis revealed that PRT marginally benefited agitation alleviation compared with control (standard mean difference [SMD]: −0.37, 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: −0.72 to −0.01) although both AAT and PRT did not improve cognitive function, reduce depression, and improve Quality of Life (QoL). The SUCRA probabilities indicated that PRT ranked better than AAT in agitation, cognitive function, and QoL, although there were no differences between the two therapies.ConclusionThe present network meta-analysis reveals that PRT may help alleviate agitated behaviors in people with dementia. However, future studies are warranted to establish evidence of the effectiveness of PRT and further evaluate the differences between different robot types in managing dementia.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2023.1095996/fulldementiaanimal-assisted therapypet-robot therapyagitationnetwork meta-analysis |
| spellingShingle | Hongdi Du Lin Bo Xiaoxing Lai Hongwei Zhu Xiaopeng Huo Network meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of animal-assisted therapy vs. pet-robot therapy in the management of dementia Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience dementia animal-assisted therapy pet-robot therapy agitation network meta-analysis |
| title | Network meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of animal-assisted therapy vs. pet-robot therapy in the management of dementia |
| title_full | Network meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of animal-assisted therapy vs. pet-robot therapy in the management of dementia |
| title_fullStr | Network meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of animal-assisted therapy vs. pet-robot therapy in the management of dementia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Network meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of animal-assisted therapy vs. pet-robot therapy in the management of dementia |
| title_short | Network meta-analysis of comparative efficacy of animal-assisted therapy vs. pet-robot therapy in the management of dementia |
| title_sort | network meta analysis of comparative efficacy of animal assisted therapy vs pet robot therapy in the management of dementia |
| topic | dementia animal-assisted therapy pet-robot therapy agitation network meta-analysis |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2023.1095996/full |
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