1. Moretti et al.(3535 Moretti F, De Ronchi D, Bernabei V, Marchetti L, Ferrari B, Forlani C, et al. Pet therapy in elderly patients with mental illness. Psychogeriatrics. 2011;11(2):125-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-8301.2010.00329.x. PMid:21707862. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-8301.20...
)
|
|
21 |
>65 |
F |
Mental diseases (Dementia/Psychotic Disorders/Depression) |
No |
Nursing home |
Cognitive |
Dog |
2. Berry et al.(4141 Berry A, Borgi M, Terranova L, Chiarotti F, Alleva E, Cirulli F. Developing effective animal-assisted intervention programs involving visiting dogs for institutionalized geriatric patients: A pilot study. Psychogeriatrics. 2012;12(3):143-50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-8301.2011.00393.x. PMid:22994611. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-8301.20...
)
|
2011 |
19 |
Average of 85 |
F/M |
Hypertension, type 2 diabetes and/or locomotor deficiency Osteoarthritis |
No |
Nursing home |
Physical |
Dog |
3. Nordgren and Engström(1111 Nordgren L, Engström G. Effects of animal-assisted therapy on behavioral and/or psychological symptoms in dementia. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2012;27(8):625-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1533317512464117. PMid:23100630. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15333175124641...
)
|
2012 |
9 |
58 to 88 |
F/M |
Dementia |
No |
Nursing home |
Physical/ Cognitive |
Dog |
4. Marcus et al.(3939 Marcus DA, Bernstein CD, Constantin JM, Kunkel FA, Breuer P, Hanlon RB. Animal-Assisted Therapy at an Outpatient Pain Management Clinic. Pain Med. 2012;13(1):45-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-4637.2011.01294.x. PMid:22233395. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-4637.20...
)
|
2012 |
382 |
31 to 51 |
F/M |
Chronic pain (in the back, fibromyalgia, neck, neuropathic, arthritis, lower extremities, headache/migraine and other unspecified pain) |
No |
Tertiary Outpatient Clinic - Interdisciplinary Clinic for Pain Management |
Physical |
Dog |
5. Wohlfarth et al.(4242 Wohlfarth R, Mutschler B, Beetz A, Kreuser F, Korsten-Reck U. Dogs motivate obese children for physical activity: key elements of a motivational theory of animal-assisted interventions. Front Psychol. 2013;4:1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00796. PMid:24194726. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.007...
)
|
2012 |
12 |
Average of 9.67 |
F/M |
Obesity |
No |
Interdisciplinary obesity program - Germany |
Physical |
Dog |
6. Marcus et al.(4040 Marcus DA, Bernstein CD, Constantin JM, Kunkel FA, Breuer P, Hanlon RB. Impact of Animal-Assisted Therapy for Outpatients with Fibromyalgia. Pain Med. 2013;14(1):43-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-4637.2012.01522.x. PMid:23170993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-4637.20...
)
|
2013 |
133 |
≥18 |
F/M |
Fibromyalgia |
Anxiety and depression |
Chronic Pain Clinic |
Physical / Emotional |
Dog |
7. Ward et al.(1212 Ward SC, Whalon K, Rusnak K, Wendell K, Paschall N. The association between therapeutic horseback riding and the social communication and sensory reactions of children with autism. J Autism Dev Disord. 2013;43(9):2190-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1773-3. PMid:23371511. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-177...
)
|
2013 |
21 |
Average of 8.1 |
F/M |
ASD |
No |
Horse riding center |
Communication |
Horse |
8. Porto and Quadrin(44 Porto JR, Quatrin LB. Efeito da Terapia Assistida por Animais nos aspectos motores e interação socioafetiva de um adolescente com paralisia cerebral: um estudo de caso. Cons. Saúde. 2014;13(4):625-32.)
|
2013 |
1 |
15 |
M |
Cerebral Palsy |
No |
Parents and Friends Association of the Exceptional (APAE) |
Physical |
Dog |
9. Edwards et al.(2727 Edwards NE, Beck AM, Lim E. Influence of Aquariums on Resident Behavior and Staff Satisfaction in Dementia Units. West J Nurs Res. 2014;36(10):1309-22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0193945914526647. PMid:24643090. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/01939459145266...
)
|
2014 |
142 |
61 to 99 |
F/M |
Dementia |
No |
Dementia Care Unit |
Physical/ Cognitive |
Fish (aquarium) |
10. Nordgren and Engström(2828 Nordgren L, Engström G. Animal-Assisted intervention in dementia: Effects on quality of life. Clin Nurs Res. 2014;23(1):7-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1054773813492546. PMid:23800890. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10547738134925...
)
|
2014 |
1 |
84 |
F |
Dementia |
No |
Nursing home |
Cognitive |
Dog |
11. Swall et al.(2929 Swall A, Ebbeskog B, Lundh Hagelin C, Fagerberg I. Can therapy dogs evoke awareness of one’s past and present life in persons with Alzheimers disease? Int J Older People Nurs. 2014;10(2):84-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/opn.12053. PMid:24814254. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/opn.12053...
)
|
2014 |
5 |
89 to 95 |
F/M |
Alzheimer’s disease |
No |
Nursing home |
Cognitive |
Dog |
12. O’Haire et al.(2121 O’Haire ME, McKenzie SJ, McCune S, Slaughter V. Effects of classroom animal-assisted activities on social functioning in children with autism spectrum disorder. J Altern Complement Med. 2014;20(3):162-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2013.0165. PMid:24156772. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2013.0165...
)
|
2014 |
64 |
5.2 to 12.8 |
F/M |
ASD |
No |
School’s classrooms |
Communication Educational |
Guinea pig |
13. Lanning et al.(2222 Lanning BA, Baier MEM, Ivey-Hatz J, Krenek N, Tubbs JD. Effects of equine assisted activities on autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2014;44(8):1897-907. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2062-5. PMid:24526337. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-206...
)
|
2014 |
25 |
4 to 15 |
F/M |
ASD |
No |
Services offered by Private University |
Physical |
Horse |
14. Holm et al.(2323 Holm MB, Baird JM, Kim YJ, Rajora KB, D’Silva D, Podolinsky L, et al. Therapeutic horseback riding outcomes of parent-identified goals for children with autism spectrum disorder: An ABA multiple case design examining dosing and generalization to the home and community. J Autism Dev Disord. 2014;44(4):937-47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1949-x. PMid:24091469. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-194...
)
|
2014 |
3 |
6 to 8 |
M |
ASD |
No |
Therapeutic riding center, home and community |
Physical/ Communication |
Horse |
15. Stefanini et al.(3636 Stefanini MC, Martino A, Allori P, Galeotti F, Tani F. The use of Animal-Assisted Therapy in adolescents with acute mental disorders: A randomized controlled study. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2015;21(1):42-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.01.001. PMid:25701449. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.01...
)
|
2014 |
34 |
11 to 17 |
F/M |
Acute psychiatric disorders (psychopathy, suicide attempt, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and eating disorders) |
Yes/without specification |
Unit of Neurology and Pediatric Children's Psychiatry Hospital |
Physical |
Dog |
16. Fleishman et al.(3030 Fleishman SB, Homel P, Chen MR, Rosenwald V, Abolencia V, Gerber J, et al. Beneficial effects of animal-assisted visits on quality of life during multimodal radiation-chemotherapy regimens. J Community Support Oncol. 2015;13(1):22-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.12788/jcso.0102. PMid:25839062. http://dx.doi.org/10.12788/jcso.0102...
)
|
2015 |
37 |
Average of 57 |
F/M |
Head and neck cancer |
Hypertension/hyperlipidemia |
Cancer center |
Physical/ Emotional |
Dog |
17. White et al.(3131 White JH, Quinn M, Garland S, Dirkse D, Wiebe P, Hermann M, et al. Animal-Assisted therapy and counseling support for women with breast cancer: An exploration of patient’s perceptions. ICT. 2015;14(5):460-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1534735415580678. PMid:25897045. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15347354155806...
)
|
2015 |
8 |
39 to 61 |
F |
Breast cancer |
No |
Department of Psychosocial Resources |
Emotional |
Dog |
18. Elmaci and Cevizci(1313 Elmaci DT, Cevizci S. Dog-Assisted therapies and activities in rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy and physical and mental disabilities. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2015;12(5):5046-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph120505046. PMid:25985307. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph12050504...
)
|
2015 |
10 |
4 to 23 |
F/M |
Cerebral Palsy, physical and metal disabilities |
Blindness (one participant) |
Private training and rehabilitation center |
Physical |
Dog |
19. Friedmann et al.(1414 Friedmann E, Galik E, Thomas SA, Hall S, Chung SY, McCune S. Evaluation of a pet-assisted living intervention for improving functional status in assisted living residents with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2015;30(3):276-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1533317514545477. PMid:25118333. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15333175145454...
)
|
2015 |
40 |
56 to 95 |
F/M |
Dementia |
Depression and psychiatric disorders |
Nursing home |
Physical |
Dog |
20. Calcaterra et al.(4747 Calcaterra V, Veggiotti P, Palestrini C, De Giorgis V, Raschetti R, Tumminelli M, et al. Post-operative benefits of animal-assisted therapy in pediatric surgery: A randomised study. PLoS One. 2015;10(6):1-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0125813. PMid:26039494. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0...
)
|
2015 |
40 |
3 to 17 |
F/M |
Immediate postoperative to surgical procedures (orchidopexy, inguinal or umbilical hernia, circumcision, varicocele) |
No |
Pediatric Surgery’s Unit |
Physical |
Dog |
21.Gabriels et al.(2424 Gabriels RL, Pan Z, Dechant B, Agnew J, Brim N, Mesibov G. Randomized controlled trial of therapeutic horseback riding in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2015;54(7):541-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2015.04.007. PMid:26088658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2015.04...
)
|
2015 |
127 |
6 to 16 |
F/M |
ASD |
No |
Barn |
Communication |
Horse |
22. Ichitani and Cunha(66 Ichitani T, Cunha MC. Animal-assisted activity and pain sensation in hospitalized children and adolescents. Rev Dor. 2016;17(4):270-3. http://dx.doi.org/10.5935/1806-0013.20160087. http://dx.doi.org/10.5935/1806-0013.2016...
)
|
2015 |
17 |
7.5 to 17.4 |
F/M |
Pain associated with any basal disease |
No |
Children's Hospital hospitalization section |
Physical |
Dog |
23. Cechetti et al.(55 Cechetti F, Pagnussat AS, Marin KE, Bertuol P, Todero FZ, Ballardim SAO. Terapia assistida por animais como recurso fisioterapêutico para idosos institucionalizados. Sci Med. 2016;26(3):1-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.15448/1980-6108.2016.3.23686. http://dx.doi.org/10.15448/1980-6108.201...
)
|
2016 |
9 |
68 to 79 |
F/M |
Apparently healthy participants (no musculoskeletal, neurological, or cognitive changes) |
No |
Lar da velhice institution |
Physical |
Dog |
24. Ko et al.(1515 Ko HJ, Youn CH, Kim SH, Kim SY. Effect of pet insects on the psychological health of community-dwelling elderly people. Gerontology. 2016;62(2):200-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000439129. PMid:26383099. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000439129...
)
|
2016 |
94 |
Average of 71.07 (Gender F) 72.65 (Gender M) |
F/M |
Healthy participants Absence: decreased daily life activity due to illness, history of psychiatric illness; of medication consumption that can affect psychological symptoms, marked reduction of cognitive function (Mental State Mini Exe score or clinical diagnosis of dementia). |
No |
Community center |
Cognitive |
Insects (crickets) |
25. Calvo et al.(3737 Calvo P, Fortuny JR, Guzmán S, Macías C, Bowen J, Garcia ML, et al. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program as a useful adjunct to conventional psychosocial rehabilitation for patients with schizophrenia: results of a small-scale randomized controlled trial. Front Psychol. 2016;7:1-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00631. PMid:27199859. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.006...
)
|
2016 |
22 |
Average of 47.8 |
F/M |
Schizophrenia |
No |
Public psychiatric hospital |
Cognitive |
Dog |
26. Borgi et al.(2525 Borgi M, Loliva D, Cerino S, Chiarotti F, Venerosi A, Bramini M, et al. Effectiveness of a standardized equine-assisted therapy program for children with autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2016;46(1):1-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2530-6. PMid:26210515. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-253...
)
|
2016 |
28 |
6 to 12 |
M |
ASD |
No |
Riding center |
Physical |
Horse |
27. Menna et al.(1616 Menna LF, Santaniello A, Gerardi F, Di Maggio A, Milan G. Evaluation of the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy based on the reality orientation therapy protocol in Alzheimer’s disease patients: a pilot study. Psychogeriatrics. 2016;16(4):240-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12145. PMid:26370064. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12145...
)
|
2016 |
50 |
Average of 75 |
F/M |
Alzheimer’s |
No |
Alzheimer’s Center |
Cognitive |
Dog |
28. Burres et al.(4343 Burres S, Edwards NE, Beck AM, Richards E. Incorporating Pets into Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Case Study. Rehabil Nurs. 2016;41(6):336-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rnj.260. PMid:26956570. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rnj.260...
)
|
2016 |
1 |
80 |
F |
Stroke |
No |
Acute rehabilitation facility |
Communication |
Dog |
29. Satiansukpong et al.(4444 Satiansukpong N, Pongsaksri M, Sasat D. Thai Elephant-Assisted therapy programme in children with down syndrome. Occup Ther Int. 2016;23(2):121-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oti.1417. PMid:26728446. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/oti.1417...
)
|
2016 |
16 |
control group 11.18 ± 2.13 and experimental group 9.59 ± 2.74 |
F/M |
Down Syndrome |
No |
Chiang Mai |
Physical |
Elephant |
30. Moreira et al.(88 Moreira RL, Gubert FA, Sabino LMM, Benevides JL, Tomé MABG, Martins MC, et al. Terapia assistida com cães em pediatria oncológica: percepção de pais e enfermeiros. Rev Bras Enferm. 2016;69(6):1188-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0243. PMid:27925097. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2016...
)
|
2016 |
16 |
20 to 54 |
F/M |
Cancer |
No |
Reference Hospital for Infant Cancer |
Physical |
Dog |
31. Ichitani and Cunha(77 Ichitani T, Cunha MC. Effects of animal-assisted activity on self reported feelings of pain in hospitalized children and adolescents. Psicol Reflex Crit. 2016;29(1):43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41155-016-0049-1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41155-016-004...
)
|
2016 |
17 |
≥ 7 |
F/M |
Pain associated with any pathology (abdominal and pelvic), acute, head, hereditary spherocytosis, unspecified bronchopneumonia, Streptococcal Tonsillitis, Cellulitis of the trunk, Polyarteritis nodosa, Dengue. |
No |
Pediatric unit of the hospitalization center of Sabará Pediatric Hospital - HIS/SP |
Physical |
Dog |
32. Oliveira et al.(1717 Oliveira GR, Ichitani T, Cunha MC. Animal Assisted Activity: effects in communication and interpersonal relations inside the school environment. Distúrb Comun. 2016;28(4):759-63.)
|
2016 |
1 |
11 |
M |
Delay in the learning process |
Aggressive behavior, hyperactivity and isolation |
Day care center - school |
Cognitive / Communication |
Dog |
33. Giuliani and Jacquemettaz(4545 Giuliani F, Jacquemettaz M. Animal-assisted therapy used for anxiety disorders in patients with learning disabilities: An observational study. Eur J Integr Med. 2017;14:13-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2017.08.004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2017.0...
)
|
2016 |
53 |
36.5 ± 11.2 |
F/M |
Learning Difficulty |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
Section of Mental Development Psychiatry (SPDM) at University Hospital Center, Vaud (CHUV) |
Physical |
Dog |
34. Hsieh et al.(3333 Hsieh YL, Yang CC, Sun SH, Chan SY, Wang TH, Luo HJ. Effects of hippotherapy on body functions, activities and participation in children with cerebral palsy based on ICF-CY assessments. Disabil Rehabil. 2017;39(17):1703-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2016.1207108. PMid:27440177. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2016....
)
|
2017 |
14 |
3 to 8 |
F/M |
Cerebral Palsy |
No |
Early intervention centers in Taipei, Taiwan |
Physical |
Horse |
35. Lucena-Antón et al.(3434 Lucena-Antón D, Rosety-Rodríguez I, Moral-Munoz JA. Effects of a hippotherapy intervention on muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018;31:188-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.02.013. PMid:29705454. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.02...
)
|
2017 |
44 |
8 years and 10 months (treatment group) Control group (average of 9 years and 6 months) |
F/M |
Spastic Cerebral Palsy |
No |
Equestrian and Therapeutic Association |
Physical |
Horse |
36. McCulloug et al.(3232 McCullough A, Ruehrdanz A, Jenkins MA, Gilmer MJ, Olson J, Pawar A, et al. Measuring the effects of an animal- assisted intervention for pediatric oncology patients and their parents: A multisite randomized controlled trial. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2018;35(3):159-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1043454217748586. PMid:29268667. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10434542177485...
)
|
2018 |
106 |
3 to 17 |
F/M |
Cancer |
No |
Hospital |
Physical |
Dog |
37. Tan and Simmonds(2626 Tan VXL, Simmonds JG. Parent Perceptions of Psychosocial Outcomes of Equine-Assisted Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2018;48(3):759-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3399-3. PMid:29196865. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-339...
)
|
2018 |
6 |
3 to 14 |
F/M |
ASD |
No |
Monash University |
Emotional |
Horse |
38. Ambrosi et al.(1818 Ambrosi C, Zaiontz C, Peragine G, Sarchi S, Bona F. Randomized controlled study on the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy on depression, anxiety, and illness perception in institutionalized elderly. Psychogeriatrics. 2018;18(6). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12300. PMid:30221438. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12300...
)
|
2018 |
31 |
≥ 65 |
F/M |
Depression and anxiety |
No |
Long-term accredited institution for the elderly in northern Italy |
Cognitive / Communication |
Dog |
39. Silva and Osório(99 Silva NB, Osório FL. Impact of an animal-assisted therapy programme on physiological and psychosocial variables of pediatric oncology patients. PLoS One. 2018;13(4):1-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194731. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0...
)
|
2018 |
24 |
Average of 8 |
F/M |
Leukemia and solid tumors |
No |
Barretos’ Cancer Hospital |
Physical |
Dog |
40. Binfet et al.(4848 Binfet JT, Passmore HA, Cebry A, Struik K, McKay C. Reducing university students’ stress through a drop-in canine-therapy program. J Ment Health. 2018;27(3):197-204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2017.1417551. PMid:29265945. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2017....
)
|
2018 |
1960 |
University students from the first to the fourth year |
F/M |
Stress |
No |
British Columbia University, Kelowna, Canada |
Physical |
Dog |
41. Wood et al.(4949 Wood E, Ohlsen S, Thompson J, Hulin J, Knowles L. The feasibility of brief dog-assisted therapy on university students stress levels: the PAwS Study. J Ment Health. 2018;27(3):263-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2017.1385737. PMid:28984144. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2017....
)
|
2018 |
131 |
University students from 18 to 35 |
F/M |
Stress |
No |
Sheffield University |
Physical |
Dog |
42. Machová et al.(4646 Machová K, Kejdanová P, Bajtlerová I, Bajtlerová R, Svobodová I, Mezian K. Canine-assisted Speech Therapy for Children with Communication Impairments: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Anthrozoos. 2018;31(5):587-98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2018.1505339. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2018....
)
|
2018 |
69 |
experimental group: 4 to 7 (A = 5.53 years); control group: between 4 and 6 (A = 4.85 years) |
F/M |
Developmental dysphasia |
No |
Department of Speech / Language Pathology in the Czech Republic |
Physical/ Communication |
Dog |
43. Hall(3838 Hall D. Nursing campus therapy dog: A pilot study. Teach Learn Nurs. 2018;13(4):202-6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2018.05.004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2018.05...
)
|
2018 |
77 |
21 to 56 |
F/M |
Anxiety and depression |
No |
Community College Health Science Campus |
Physical |
Dog |