A Systematic Review of the Effect of Assistance Dog Ownership on Practical Support, Health, and Wellbeing: Implications for Older Adults

Salmon, Amanda; Pachana, Nancy A.

doi:10.1080/07317115.2022.2100728

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“…The question of whether older adults should be allowed to retain their dog when they relocate to an aged care facility is deceivingly complex. At first glance it seems like a simple yes, particularly given the numerous and far-reaching benefits highlighted in the research [ 1 ] and the legislation, which is designed to prevent separation in the context of accommodation provision [ 2 , 3 ]. However, the results indicated that there is much to consider from the perspective of the owner, the dog, and the aged care facility to protect the best interests, safety, and well-being of all involved.…”

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“…This impact is especially crucial for older adults who are also more likely to experience health declines, such as in vision and hearing, which warrant the use of an assistance dog. Further, it is important to note the benefits extend far beyond mere practical tasks, but also across mental, physical, and social health domains [ 1 ]. As such, it seems rational that older adults should be encouraged to acquire an assistance dog as a multi-faceted treatment and support.…”

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“…While this did not pertain specifically to assistance dogs, it is indicative of the difficulties with relocating to an aged care facility with an animal. Assistance dog ownership has been found to be highly beneficial for older adults, not just from a practical perspective, but across social, mental, and physical health domains [ 1 ]. As such, it is ideal that older adults do not avoid obtaining an assistance dog due to concerns over future retention in the case of relocation into aged care.…”

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Cultivating the Acceptance of Assistance Dogs in Aged Care through Deliberative Democracy

Salmon,

Pachana

2023

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Assistance dogs provide significant benefits to older adult owners. However, despite protective legislation, aged care facilities continue to not allow owners to retain their dogs on relocation. The purpose of the current study was to explore whether older adults should be allowed to retain their dog on relocation to an aged care facility, and what factors should impact this decision. Further, if allowed to retain their dog, what would be the best practice to allow for this? A deliberative democracy methodology was used, with a range of key stakeholders recruited. Focus groups were held, with follow-up questionnaires to establish deliberation for all questions. Results indicated that with sufficient objective measurement, fair decisions can be made to ensure the welfare and well-being of the owner and dog. Key policy and procedure changes would also be necessary to ensure ongoing support, such as training, care plans, and emergency directives. By ensuring sufficient policies and procedures are in place, training and support could lead to an ideal outcome where facilities could be at the forefront of a better future for aged care.

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Cultivating the Acceptance of Assistance Dogs in Aged Care through Deliberative Democracy

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Pachana

2023

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“…Ta vidik je še pomembnejši takrat, ko ima pes pri delu aktivno vlogo. Psi pomočniki posameznikom namreč omogočajo, da so pri delu bolj neodvisni in da učinkoviteje izpolnjujejo raznovrstne vsakodnevne aktivnosti, povezane z delom ali v prostem času (Sachs-Ericsson et al 2002;Salmon in Pachana 2022;Whitmarsh 2005;Wiggett-Barnard in Steel 2008). Vloga psa pri zadovoljevanju potrebe po samostojnosti je torej ključnega pomena.…”

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2023

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SODNICA BERGER: Očitno je, da imamo ljudje težave z razumevanjem živalskega sveta. Prosim predstavnike lipicancev, da predstavijo svojo lastno pasmo. Gospod Maestoso, zdaj boste dobili besedo, ki ste si jo prej poskušali kar sami vzeti. MAESTOSO: Cenjeno Sodišče, spoštovani publicum! Če je za človeški rod značilen oster um, sta vrlini konj zvestoba in pogum! Lipicanci smo doma v Lipici, na Krasu, kjer smo se rodili v baročnem, zlatem času. Zato se pogovarjamo v zvonkih verzih, pametni kot profesorji na univerzi. SODNIK MÜLLER: Za božjo voljo, govorite v prozi! Verzov ne razumem. MAESTOSO: Seveda, Vaša Milost! Velespoštovano Sodišče! Danes boste imeli enkratno priložnost, da si -morda zadnjičogledate najlepše konje na svetu, pravljične lipicance! Siglavy in Europa priskakljata v lahnem drncu, dvigneta sprednje noge v zrak in zarezgetata. Aplavz občinstva. MAESTOSO: Čudežna Europa, gospa kobila, ki je mis sveta, ta lipicanka mila, vam prinaša kup pozdravov iz Slovenije, nove, zveste članice Evropske únije! SODNIK MÜLLER: Spet pesni! Za znoret'! Europa se gizdavo in koketno prikloni. Aplavz občinstva. EUROPA: Hvala, hvala! ... Velespoštovani publicum! Španska jahalna šola na Dunaju je razvila cel niz mojstrskih figur dresure, cvet bogatih, srečnih ur na cesarskem dvoru davne monarhije! Le poglejte, kakšna eleganca sije, kakšna moč kipi, kakšna moškost vpije iz nastopa naših belih žrebcev! Častni Sodni zbor, tu je Maestoso -Veličastni! SODNIK MÜLLER: Tudi naša kobila je pesnica! Kako mi rime žrejo živce! SODNIK SCOTT: Pa zakaj vas rime tako motijo? SODNIK MÜLLER: Poezija zamegljuje stvari, na sodišču pa je treba uporabljati enoznačno jasen in natančen jezik. Zato je poezija nesprejemljiva! Poezijo moramo prepovedati! SODNICA BERGER: Ah, dajte no! Pustite jim veselje! Naj govorijo v rimah, če že hočejo! SODNIK MÜLLER: Kdo pa danes sploh še govori v rimah?! SODNIK SCOTT: Konji. SODNICA BERGER: Osli pa ne razumejo. SODNIK SCOTT (se privoščljivo hahlja): Touché, touché! SODNIK MÜLLER (smrtno užaljen): To si bom zapomnil … na trdi disk … v trdi prozi … Maestoso ritmično koraka na mestu. Aplavz občinstva. EUROPA: Naš praoče je arabec, žrebec čistega plamena, kakor kaže tudi mladi žrebec vzhodnega imena: vrle dame -Siglavy, lepotec našega plemena! Siglavy zapleše. Aplavz. V ozadju Maestoso brcne Europo. 7 Ta zelo znani argument je Platon najnazorneje predstavil v dialogu Kriton. 8 ὡς εὐλαβητέον ἐστὶν τὸ ἀδικεῖν μᾶλλον ἢ τὸ ἀδικεῖσθαι (Gorgija, 527b).

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“…Assistance animal ownership has been found to be highly beneficial for older adults, not just from a practical perspective, but across social, mental, and physical health domains [ 44 ]. As such, it is ideal that older adults do not avoid obtaining an assistance animal due to concerns over future retention in the case of relocation into aged care.…”

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Issues Regarding the Welfare of Assistance Dogs

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Paterson

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While the roles and efficacy of assistance animals have received attention in the literature, there has been less research focused on animal welfare issues regarding assistance animals. This is a pertinent area, given the burgeoning of types of assistance animals, situations in which they are employed, and access issues arising from increased assistance animal engagement. Animal welfare as pertains to assistance animals is discussed in this paper with respect to overall research on animal welfare concerns in a variety of contexts, training and access issues, and legal and regulatory concerns. Relevant examples from global contexts, as well as the specific Australian context, are offered. Conclusions include that while human quality of life is often considered and protected in laws and policies, this is much less true for assistance animals. Additional attention is required to ensure that the quality of life of both persons with disabilities and their assistance animals can be ensured. Support for a person to meet the needs of an assistance animal, as well as considerations for keeping such working dyads together in changed circumstances (e.g., following a move to an assisted living mode of accommodation), are recommended.

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A Systematic Review of the Effect of Assistance Dog Ownership on Practical Support, Health, and Wellbeing: Implications for Older Adults

Cited by 9 publications

References 19 publications

Cultivating the Acceptance of Assistance Dogs in Aged Care through Deliberative Democracy

Cultivating the Acceptance of Assistance Dogs in Aged Care through Deliberative Democracy

Človek, žival: poglavja o njunih soočanjih

Issues Regarding the Welfare of Assistance Dogs

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