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American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®
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Effects of animal-assisted therapy on agitated behaviors and social interactions of older adults with dementia

Nancy E. Richeson, PhD, CTRS

Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine.

The effects of a therapeutic recreation intervention using animal-assisted therapy (AAT) on the agitated behaviors and social interactions of older adults with dementia were examined using the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory and the Animal-Assisted Therapy Flow Sheet. In a pilot study, 15 nursing home residents with dementia participated in a daily AAT intervention for three weeks. Results showed statistically significant decreases in agitated behaviors and a statistically significant increase in social interaction pretest to post-test.

Key Words: animal-assisted therapy • therapeutic recreation • agitated behaviors • agitation • evidence-based practice • social interaction

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 18, No. 6, 353-358 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/153331750301800610
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