Animal-Assisted Therapy Improves Communication and Mobility among Institutionalized People with Cognitive Impairment
Disorders of communication, social relationships, and psychomotricity are often characterized by cognitive impairment, which hinders daily activities and increases the risk of falls. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an animal-assisted therapy (AAT) program in an institutionalized geriatr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/16/5899 |