2016
DOI: 10.1515/sab-2016-0017
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Potential Suitable Methods for Measuring the Effects of Animal-Assisted Activities and Therapy: a Review

Abstract: Dogs are companions of humans since time beyond memory and their use in rehabilitation processes is increasingly frequent. Dogs can be used for animal-assisted activities (AAA) as well as animal-assisted therapy (AAT). The effects, however, have not been fully demonstrated, reasons for this including difficulties in providing evidence of positive action. According to previous studies, there is a decrease in heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure reduction, more positive mood as well as warming of muscles, … Show more

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