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Aug 2026
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Outcomes
Background/Objectives: Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common and represent major drivers of caregiver burden and healthcare utilization. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is used as a non-pharmacological intervention in dementia care, yet quantitative evidence of its efficacy remains inconsist...
Man Amanat, M. Salehi, Mahdieh Saeidi et al.
· Journal of Clinical Medicine · 0 citations