Effects of a Dog-Assisted Intervention Assessed by Salivary Cortisol Concentrations in Inmates of a Japanese Prison

Koda, Naoko; Watanabe, Gen; Miyaji, Yoshio; Kuniyoshi, Miyako; Miyaji, Chiemi; Hirata, Terufumi

doi:10.1007/s11417-016-9232-7

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“…Moreover, some studies showed that these patients have a higher tendency to perceive the external world as hostile and to consider others as responsible for their own problems, showing a psychological profile characterized by paranoid ideation and an avoidant defensive style that easily results in antisocial behaviour and/or deviant behaviour [ 42 , 43 ]. Our results corroborate with those found in the literature both from the more general companion animal ownership research [ 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 ] and from other specific studies about prisoners [ 20 , 24 , 46 , 47 ]. Indeed, the effects on patients’ psychological functioning in social situations highlighted by therapists through Kennedy Axis V were sustained by the significant reduction of symptoms linked to the SCL-90-R dimensions of paranoid ideation and psychoticism in inmates involved in D.A.T.…”

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The Efficacy of Dog Assisted Therapy in Detained Drug Users: A Pilot Study in an Italian Attenuated Custody Institute

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Santis

Toson

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Drug addiction is a major care and safety challenge in prison context. Nowadays, rehabilitation and specific therapeutic programs are suggested to improve health and well-being of inmates during their detention time and to reduce substance abuse relapse after release from prison. Among these programs, several studies reported the benefits for inmates coming from animal assisted interventions. In this pilot controlled study, we investigated the efficacy of a dog assisted therapy program addressed to 22 drug addicted male inmates housed in an attenuated custody institute in Italy. The study lasted six months, the treated group (12 inmates) was involved once a week for one hour in 20 dog assisted therapy sessions, whereas the control group (10 inmates) followed the standard rehabilitation program. One week before the beginning and one week after the end of the sessions, all inmates involved were submitted to symptom checklist-90-revised and Kennedy axis V. Inmates involved in the dog assisted therapy sessions significantly improved their social skills, reducing craving, anxiety and depression symptoms compared to the control group. Despite the limitation due to the small number of inmates enrolled and to the absence of follow up, we found these results encouraging to the use of dog assisted therapy as co-therapy in drug addicted inmates rehabilitation programs, and we claim the need of more extensive study on this subject.

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“…The few research works conducted in the prison setting reported an improvement in inmates’ moods thanks to D.A.T. and a decrease in salivary cortisol values after D.A.T sessions [ 29 , 46 ].…”

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The Efficacy of Dog Assisted Therapy in Detained Drug Users: A Pilot Study in an Italian Attenuated Custody Institute

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Toson

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“…Risk-of-bias assessment was summarized in Table 1 . The lack of control or comparison group (only 25% of the articles fulfilled this criteria) [ 32 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 ], random assignment of participants to intervention (15% of the articles fulfilled this criteria) [ 44 , 45 , 46 ], random selection of participants for assessment (0% of the articles fulfilled this criteria), or the follow-up rate (25% of the articles fulfilled this criteria) [ 39 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 ] are the most critical concerns.…”

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“…Moreover, five articles (25% of the total) evaluated only male inmates [ 39 , 47 , 48 , 54 , 55 ]. Three of them [ 39 , 47 , 48 ] were focused on developmental disorders, psychiatric disorders, and drug-addicted inmates.…”

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Effects of Dog-Based Animal-Assisted Interventions in Prison Population: A Systematic Review

Villafaina-Domínguez¹,

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Merellano-Navarro

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Background: Animal-assisted interventions, in concrete dog-assisted intervention, have been introduced in prisons to reduce recidivism as well as to improve the well-being of prisoners. Therefore, the aim of the present systematic review is to provide an up-to-date analysis of the research on the effects of dog-based animal-assisted therapy in prison population. Methods: An electronic search of the literature was performed, and 20 articles were included. The PRISMA guideline methodology was employed. Results: Included studies involved a total of 1577 participants. The vast majority of protocols included activities related with dog training, dog caring, or activities, which included vocational or educational components. Duration of dog-based therapies ranged between 60 and 120 min, with the frequency being between 1 and 3 days/week. Statistically significant improvements in prisoners were observed in 13 studies. Conclusions: Dog-based animal-assisted therapy may improve anxiety, stress, recidivism, and other social variables in male or female inmates.

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“…Studies exploring the efficacy of such programs, albeit limited, are largely supportive of the idea that they promote better mental wellbeing (Fournier, Geller, & Fortney, 2007;Harkrader, Burke, & Owen, 2004;Moneymaker & Strimple, 1991). For example, studies have found that a dog-assisted therapy program was associated with both improved mood (Koda et al, 2015) and lower stress levels, as assessed by salivary cortisol, in male inmates in a Japanese prison (Koda et al, 2016). Unfortunately, prison animal programs vary significantly in their design and relatively few have been subject to scientific evaluation.…”

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The State of Research on Human–Animal Relations: Implications for Human Health

Wells

2019

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Since the late 1970s, scientific evidence has accumulated showing that pet ownership can have positive effects on people's physical and mental wellbeing. This paper reviews the current state of affairs regarding the relationship between companion animals and human health, focusing on both the physical and psychological health outcomes related to human-animal interactions. Although designed to set the general scene on the link between animals and human wellbeing, research specific to older adults is highlighted where relevant. A particular emphasis is placed on disorders prevalent in modern-day society, notably cardiovascular disease and depression. The possible mechanisms by which companion animals might be able to enhance human wellbeing and quality of life are discussed, focusing on routes including, amongst others, the provision of companionship, social lubrication, and improvements to physical fitness. The role of the social bonding hormone, oxytocin, in facilitating attachment to our pets and the implications for human health is also discussed. Inconsistencies in the literature and methodological limitations are highlighted throughout. It is concluded that future human-animal interaction experiments should aim to account for the confounding variables that are inherent in studies of this nature.

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Effects of a Dog-Assisted Intervention Assessed by Salivary Cortisol Concentrations in Inmates of a Japanese Prison

Cited by 11 publications

References 34 publications

The Efficacy of Dog Assisted Therapy in Detained Drug Users: A Pilot Study in an Italian Attenuated Custody Institute

The Efficacy of Dog Assisted Therapy in Detained Drug Users: A Pilot Study in an Italian Attenuated Custody Institute

Effects of Dog-Based Animal-Assisted Interventions in Prison Population: A Systematic Review

The State of Research on Human–Animal Relations: Implications for Human Health

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