Dog-assisted interventions and outcomes for older adults in residential long-term care facilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Briony J MurphyShabeer SyedTrish Hafford-LetchfieldSioban O'Farrell-Pearce

Published in: International journal of older people nursing (2020)

The findings of this review indicate that while DAI has value for older people in RLTCF, challenges remain in accurately measuring its impact to provide a stronger evidence-base. Standardisation of DAI service design, delivery and evaluation is required for future research and practice in providing holistic care for older adults.

Keyphrases

long term care
healthcare
physical activity
quality improvement
mental health
primary care
palliative care
air pollution
pain management
skeletal muscle
affordable care act
weight loss
health insurance