TWEETHEARTS: AVIAN ASSISTED INTERVENTION

We rely heavily on the scientific research of others and how they have tested and implemented theories and made observations and notated successes in the field with a wide variety of populations and demographics. Many of those studies and research articles are provided below.
Articles & Journals:
Ambrosi, C., Zaiontz, C., Peragine, G., Sarchi, S., & Bona, F. (2019). Randomized controlled study on the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy on depression, anxiety, and illness perception in institutionalized elderly. Psychogeriatrics, 19(1), 55–64.
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Araujo, T. B., Oliveira, R. J., Martins, W. R., Moura Pereira, M., Copetti, F., & Safons, M. P. (2013). Effects of hippotherapy on mobility, strength and balance in elderly. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 56(3), 478–481.
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Araujo, T. B., Silva, N. A., Costa, J. N., Pereira, M. M., & Safons, M. P. (2011). Effect of equine-assisted therapy on the postural balance of the elderly. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 15(5), 414–419.
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Banks, M. R., & Banks, W. A. (2002). The effects of animal-assisted therapy on loneliness in an elderly population in long-term care facilities. The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, 57(7), M428–M432.
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Barak, Y., Savorai, O., Mavashev, S., & Beni, A. (2001). Animal-assisted therapy for elderly schizophrenic patients: A one-year controlled trial. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 9(4), 439–442.
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Berry, A., Borgi, M., Terranova, L., Chiarotti, F., Alleva, E., & Cirulli, F. (2012). Developing effective animal-assisted intervention programs involving visiting dogs for institutionalized geriatric patients: A pilot study. Psychogeriatrics, 12(3), 143–150.
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Bert F, Gualano MR, Camussi E, Pieve G, Voglino G, Siliquini R. Animal assisted intervention: A systematic review of benefits and risks. Eur J Integr Med. 2016 Oct;8(5):695-706.
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Bono, A. V., Benvenuti, C., Buzzi, M., Ciatti, R., Chiarelli, V., Chiambretto, R., … Valença, E. (2015). Effects of animal assisted therapy (AAT) carried out with dogs on the evolution of mild cognitive impairment. Giornale Di Gerontologia, 63(1), 32–36.
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Charry-Sanchez, J.D., et al. Animal-assisted therapy in adults: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. August 2018; Volume 32: 169-180.
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Churchill, M., Safaoui, J., McCabe, B. W., & Baun, M. M. (1999). Using a therapy dog to alleviate the agitation and desocialization of people with Alzheimer's disease. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 37(4), 16–22.
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Csillag A, Ádám Á and Zachar G (2022), Avian models for brain mechanisms underlying altered social behavior in autism. Front. Physiol. 13:1032046. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1032046
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Fine, A. H., Beck, A. M., & Ng, Z. (2019). The state of animal-assisted interventions: Addressing the contemporary issues that will shape the future. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(20), 3997.
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Friedmann, E., Thoma, S. A., Cook, L. K., Tsai, C. C., & Picot, S. J. (2007). A friendly dog as potential moderator of cardiovascular response to speech in older hypertensives. Anthrozoos, 20(1), 51–63.
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Gresham, F. (2015). Evidence-based social skills interventions for students at risk for EBD. Remedial and Special Education, 36(2), 100-104.
Hutchins, N. S., Burke, M. D., Bowman-Perrott, L., Tarlow, K. R., & Hatton, H. (2020). The effects of social skills interventions for students with EBD and ASD: A single-case meta-analysis. Behavior Modification, 44(5), 773-794.
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Grubbs, B., Artese, A., Schmitt, K., Cormier, E., & Panton, L. (2016). A pilot study to assess the feasibility of group exercise and animal-assisted therapy in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 24(2), 322–331.
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Hall, P. L., & Malpus, Z. (2000). Pets as therapy: Effects on social interaction in long-stay psychiatry. British Journal of Nursing, 9(21), 2220–2225.
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Harris, M. D., Rinehart, J. M., & Gerstman, J. (1993). Animal-assisted therapy for the homebound elderly. Holistic nursing practice, 8(1), 27–37.
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Haughie, E., Milne, D., & Elliott, V. (1992). An evaluation of companion pets with elderly psychiatric patients. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 20(4), 367–372.
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Heimuli, B. (2023, May 22). Being around birds can boost mental health, studies say. Deseret News. https://www.deseret.com/2023/5/22/2373 2889/birds-boost-mental-healthstudies-say
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Hu, M., Zhang, P., Leng, M., Li, C., & Chen, L. (2018). Animal-assisted intervention for individuals with cognitive impairment: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and quasi-randomized controlled trials. Psychiatry Research, 260, 418–427.
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Jessen, J., Cardiello, F., & Baun, M. M. (1996). Avian companionship in alleviation of depression, loneliness, and low morale of older adults in skilled rehabilitation units. Psychological Reports, 78(1), 339–348.
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Kalfon, E. (1991). Pets make a difference in long term care. Perspectives, 15(4), 3–6.
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Kamioka H, Okada S, Tsutani K, et al. Effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. April 2014; 22(2):371-390.
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Kanamori, M., Suzuki, M., Yamamoto, K., Kanda, M., Matsui, Y., Kojima, E., … Oshiro, H. (2001). A day care program and evaluation of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) for the elderly with senile dementia. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 16(4), 234–239.
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Kauffman, J. M., & Landrum, T. J. (2018). Characteristics of emotional and behavioral disorders of children and Youth. Pearson.
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Kawamura, N., Niiyama, M., & Niiyama, H. (2007). Long-term evaluation of animal assisted therapy for institutionalized elderly people: A preliminary result. Psychogeriatrics, 7(1), 8–13.
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Kazdin, Alan E. (2017) Strategies to improve the evidence base of animal-assisted interventions, Applied Developmental Science, 21:2, 150-164, DOI: 10.1080/10888691.2016.1191952
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Kil, T., Kim, H., & Kim, M. (2019). The effectiveness of group combined intervention using animal-assisted therapy and integrated elderly play therapy. Journal of Animal Science Technology, 61(6), 371.
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Kil, T., Yoon, K. A., Ryu, H., & Kim, M. (2019). Effect of group integrated intervention program combined animal-assisted therapy and integrated elderly play therapy on live alone elderly. Journal of Animal Science Technology, 61(6), 379.
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Krause-Parello, C. A., & Kolassa, J. (2016). Pet therapy: Enhancing social and cardiovascular wellness in community dwelling older adults. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 33(1), 1–10.
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Lai, N. M., Chang, S. M. W., Ng, S. S., Tan, S. L., Chaiyakunapruk, N., & Stanaway, F. (2019). Animal-assisted therapy for dementia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 11.
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Lane, K. L., Oakes, W.P., Magill, L. (2014). Primary prevention efforts: How do we implement and monitor the Tier 1 component of our comprehensive, integrated, three-tiered (Ci3T) model? Preventing School Failure, 58(3), 143-158.
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Le Roux, M. C., & Kemp, R. (2009). Effect of a companion dog on depression and anxiety levels of elderly residents in a long-term care facility. Psychogeriatrics, 9(1), 23–26.
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Mandra, P.P. Animal assisted therapy: systematic review of literature. SciELO Brazil. 2019; CoDAS 31 (3).
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Marcus, D. The Science Behind Animal-Assisted Therapy. Current Pain and Headache Reports. 2013; volume 17, Article number: 322.
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McCabe, B. W., Baun, M. M., Speich, D., & Agrawal, S. (2002). Resident dog in the Alzheimer's special care unit. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 24(6), 684–696.
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Menna, L. F., Santaniello, A., Gerardi, F., Di Maggio, A., & Milan, G. (2016). Evaluation of the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy based on the reality orientation therapy protocol in Alzheimer's disease patients: A pilot study. Psychogeriatrics, 16(4), 240–246.
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Moody, C. T., Schiltz, H. K., Ratto, A. B., Gulsrud, A. C., & Laugeson, E. A. (2022). Measurement of social skills treatment outcome in autism: Moving beyond informant report and considering diversity. Contemporary Issues in Evaluating Treatment Outcomes in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 265–312. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.irrdd.2022.05.007
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Moretti, F., De ronchi, D., Bernabei, V., Marchetti, L., Ferrari, B., Forlani, C., … Atti, A. R. (2011). Pet therapy in elderly patients with mental illness. Psychogeriatrics, 11(2), 125–129.
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Mossello, E., Ridolfi, A., Mello, A. M., Lorenzini, G., Mugnai, F., Piccini, C., … Marchionni, N. (2011). Animal-assisted activity and emotional status of patients with Alzheimer's disease in day care. International Psychogeriatrics, 23(6), 899–905.
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Nicole Eredics. (n.d.). 9 ways to teach social skills in your classroom. Reading Rockets. https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/social-emotional-learning/articles/9-ways-teach-social-skills-your-classroom
Nimer J., Lundahl B. Animal-assisted therapy: a meta-analysis. Anthrozoos.
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Nordgren, L., & Engstrom, G. (2014). Effects of dog-assisted intervention on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. Nursing Older People, 26(3), 31–38.
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O'Haire, M. E., Guérin, N. A., & Kirkham, A. C. (2015). Animal-assisted intervention for trauma: A systematic literature review. Frontiers in Psychology, 6, 1121.
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O’Haire, M. E. (2017). Research on animalassisted intervention and autism spectrum disorder, 2012–2015. Applied Developmental Science, 21(3), 200–216. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888691.2016.1243 988
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O’Haire ME, McKenzie SJ, Beck AM, Slaughter V (2013) Social Behaviors Increase in Children with Autism in the Presence of Animals Compared to Toys. PLoS ONE 8(2): e57010. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0057010
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Olsen, C., Pedersen, I., Bergland, A., Enders-Slegers, M. J., Patil, G., & Ihlebaek, C. (2016). Effect of animal-assisted interventions on depression, agitation and quality of life in nursing home residents suffering from cognitive impairment or dementia: A cluster randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 31(12), 1312–1321.
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Para, Greg. (2023) Avian-assisted therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder, Animal Assisted Therapy Use Application by Condition, Ch. 7, Academic Press, Pages 85-95, ISBN 9780323988155.
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Phelps, K. A., Miltenberger, R. G., Jens, T., & Wadeson, H. (2008). An investigation of the effects of dog visits on depression, mood, and social interaction in elderly individuals living in a nursing home. Behavioral Interventions, 23(3), 181–200.
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Prosser, L., Townsend, M., & Staiger, P. (2008). Older people's relationships with companion animals: A pilot study. Nursing Older People, 20(3), 29–32.
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Rodrigo-Claverol, M., Casanova-Gonzalvo, C., Malla-Clua, B., Rodrigo-Claverol, E., Jové-Naval, J., & Ortega-Bravo, M. (2019). Animal-assisted intervention improves pain perception in polymedicated geriatric patients with chronic joint pain: A clinical trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(16), 2843.
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Social Skills Interventions. CHADD. (2018, May 14). https://chadd.org/for-parents/social-skills-interventions/
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Stasi, M. F., Amati, D., Costa, C., Resta, D., Senepa, G., Scarafioiti, C., … Molaschi, M. (2004). Pet-therapy: A trial for institutionalized frail elderly patients. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 9, 407–412.
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Stobbe, E., Sundermann, J., Ascone, L., & Kühn, S. (2022). Birdsongs Alleviate Anxiety and Paranoia in Healthy Participants. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/564ue
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Sudhir, P. M. (2013). Applications of cognitive behavioral principles in neuropsychological rehabilitation. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 79–101. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-416046-0.00005-5
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Sussex Publishers. (n.d.). Animal-assisted therapy. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/animal-assisted-therapy.
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Velde, B. P., Cipriani, J., & Fisher, G. (2005). Resident and therapist views of animal-assisted therapy: Implications for occupational therapy practice. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 52(1), 43–50.
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Vrbanac, Z., Zecevic, I., Ljubic, M., Belic, M., Stanin, D., Bottegaro, N. B., … Zubcic, D. (2013). Animal assisted therapy and perception of loneliness in geriatric nursing home residents. Collegium Antropologicum, 37(3), 973–976.
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Wood, S., & Hill, M. T. (2022). Avian Assisted Intervention During Covid-19 Pandemic Restrictions. Student Journal of Occupational Therapy, 3(1), 25-29. https://doi.org/10.46409/001.IZCT3587