Beneficis de la teràpia assistida canina en persones amb Alzheimer: revisió bibliogràfica

Cos Cros, Arnau
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Background: Alzheimer's disease is a very common neurodegenerative disease in our country. It is the main cause of dementia and institutionalisation in elder people and its prevalence is said to increase in the future. There is currently no definitive cure for Alzheimer's disease. However, there are therapies and/or non-pharmacological treatments that have been shown to have certain benefits for those affected. Among these therapies, animal-assisted therapy (AAT), specifically with dogs, is increasingly being applied. Objectives: The main objective of this study is to find out the benefits of canine-assisted therapy for people with Alzheimer's disease. The secondary objective is to find out the role played by nurses in this type of therapy. Methodology: A literature review was carried out from January to May 2021 using the databases PubMed, CINAHL, Scielo, Trip Medical Database and Cuiden Plus. Results: A total of 10 articles were selected after applying the established inclusion criteria: four systematic reviews, one retrospective study, three randomised clinical trials, one cohort study and one phenomenological study. Conclusions: There is evidence of positive effects of dog-assisted interventions on mood, behaviour, physiological factors, quality life, cognitive impairment and specific symptoms of dementia. However, more studies and research are needed to assess the effectiveness of interventions. The nursing staff can be in charge of directing and assessing canine assisted interventions and can act as a guide in the therapy team through their own knowledge and additional specific training ​
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