Animal-Assisted Therapies and Dementia: A Systematic Mapping Review Using the Lived Environment Life Quality (LELQ) Model

Wood, Wendy; Fields, Beth; Rose, Michelle; McLure, Merinda

doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.027219

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“…6 A recent systematic mapping review found that animalassisted therapies in LTC facilities may help to enhance the QoL of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, referred to simply as "dementia" in this article. 7 Although not without methodological weaknesses, the 10 studies included in this review offered evidence that therapies that incorporate dogs may help LTC residents with dementia occupy time in diverse ways, use their existing capacities in meaningful activities, and experience heightened emotional well-being. This article reports on a study of an equineassisted activities program (EAAP) that was guided by the same conceptual model that directed the mapping review, the Lived Environment Life Quality (LELQ) Model.…”

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Influence of an Equine-Assisted Activities Program on Dementia-Specific Quality of Life

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Bruemmer

Gloeckner

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Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen

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Institutional facilities face challenges providing experiences to residents with dementia that promote participation in meaningful activities. Guided by the Lived Environment Life Quality Model, this study investigated associations between 9 different activity situations-one an equine-assisted activities program (EAAP)-and positive, negative, and neutral behavioral indicators of quality of life (QoL) in 6 residents with dementia who expressed an interest in horses. Direct observational data were collected for 4 hours twice weekly over 8 weeks. Using χ tests, differences across activity situations were tested. More positive patterns of time use (conversation; χ = 44.3, P < .001) and emotional well-being (pleasure; χ = 21.8, P = .001) were found in EAAP compared to other activity situations. Further, EAAP was the only activity situation associated with all positive QoL indicators. These findings add to our understanding the importance of providing meaningful activities that promote use of abilities and provide environmental support, for enhancing QoL, especially for institutionalized people with dementia.

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confidence: 99%

Influence of an Equine-Assisted Activities Program on Dementia-Specific Quality of Life

Fields

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Gloeckner

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Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen

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“…The search procedure for the present study is consistent with the search procedure reported in previously developed papers [21, 30]. Using approximately 45 search criteria and beginning in 2015, a library scientist developed and executed four comprehensive searches in the following databases to assist in multiple projects regarding equine-assisted activities or therapies: CAB Abstracts (EBSCO), CINAHL (EBSCO), PsycINFO (EBSCO), PubMed (NCBI), Social Sciences Abstracts (EBSCO), Social Services Abstracts (ProQuest), Social Work Abstracts (EBSCO), SPORTDiscus (EBSCO), and Web of Science (Thomson Reuters).…”

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Equine-assisted interventions for veterans with service-related health conditions: a systematic mapping review

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Background: Evidence-based treatments for service-related health conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are not effective for all veterans. Equine-assisted interventions are emerging as an additional treatment modality, but little is known regarding the safe and effective delivery of these interventions. This study aimed to describe the following features of the body of literature concerning equine-assisted interventions among veterans: 1) veterans who have participated in equine-assisted interventions; 2) specific characteristics of equine-assisted interventions in veterans; and 3) the specific characteristics of research on equine-assisted interventions in veterans. Methods: We conducted a systematic mapping review of peer-reviewed literature reporting on equine-assisted interventions among veterans between 1980 and 2017. Searches of nine databases yielded 3336 unique records, six of which met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. Data relevant to the study aims were extracted and analyzed. Results: Equine-assisted interventions among veterans disproportionately targeted psychosocial outcomes and yielded promising results. The detailed methods of EAI varied in the reported studies, ranging from communicating with the horse to mounted exercises. There was also great diversity in outcome measurement. The state of theoretical development regarding the mechanisms by which equine-assisted interventions benefit the veteran population is currently underdeveloped. Studies provided insufficient detail with respect to the description of the intervention, reasons for attrition, and the dose-response relationship. Conclusions: Scientific development of equine-assisted interventions targeting psychosocial outcomes among veterans is warranted to establish their efficacy. Targeted outcomes should be expanded, including outcomes more closely aligned with the nature of polytraumatic injuries. Future research must also emphasize the theoretical development of equine-assisted interventions for veterans and thoroughly describe the participants, components of the intervention, factors contributing to attrition, and optimal dose-response relationships.

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“…In a mapping review, Wood, Hoesly, Rose, and McLure (2017) found 10 research articles discussing the use of canineassisted therapies for adults with dementia in institutionalized settings. These studies support the feasibility of using animalassisted therapy models in institutional settings and the positive effects such models can have on QOL.…”

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Supporting Adults With Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Major Neurocognitive Disorders and Their Caregivers: Effective Occupational Therapy Interventions

Smallfield

2017

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Occupational therapy practitioners play a significant role in supporting adults with Alzheimer's disease and related major neurocognitive disorders, as well as their caregivers, through all phases of the disease process. This editorial highlights the systematic reviews completed in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Practice Project that summarize the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice for this population. Readers are encouraged to translate and integrate this updated knowledge into everyday practice.

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Animal-Assisted Therapies and Dementia: A Systematic Mapping Review Using the Lived Environment Life Quality (LELQ) Model

Cited by 31 publications

References 25 publications

Influence of an Equine-Assisted Activities Program on Dementia-Specific Quality of Life

Influence of an Equine-Assisted Activities Program on Dementia-Specific Quality of Life

Equine-assisted interventions for veterans with service-related health conditions: a systematic mapping review

Supporting Adults With Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Major Neurocognitive Disorders and Their Caregivers: Effective Occupational Therapy Interventions

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