Abstracts or copies of several of the articles listed below are available within the Health Benefits of Animals section of this web site.
Ahmedzai, S. (1995). Individual
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Allen, K. M.,
Blascovich, J., Tomaka, J. & Kelsey, R. M. (1991).
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Anderson, W.
P., Reid, C. M., Jennings, G. L. (1992). Pet ownership
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Ascione F.
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R., Weber, C. V. (1996) Children's attitudes about
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Bauman, L.,
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Baun, M. M.,
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Batson, K.,
McCabe, B. W., Baun, M. M. and Wilson, C. M. (1998).
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Beck, A. M.,
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Bernstein,
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Bodmer, N.
M. (1998). Impact of pet ownership on the well-being
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Bryant, B.
K. (1995). Animal assisted therapy within the context
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7th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions,
Geneva.
Bulcroft, K.
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Carmack, B.J.
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with AIDS/HIV. Holistic Nursing Practice, 5,
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Cawley, R.,
Cawley, D. and Retter, K. (1994). Therapeutic horseback
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Cole, K, Gawlinski, A, & Steers, N. (2005) Animal Assisted Therapy Decreases Hemodynamics, Plasma Epinephrine and State Anxiety in Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients. American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2005, Dallas, TX, November 15, 2005.
Davis, J.H.,
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Duncan, S.
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Eddy, T.J.
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Chimpanzees. Anthrozoös, 9, (4), 235-243.
Fick, K.M.
(1993). The influence of an animal on social interactions
of nursing home residents in a group setting. American
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Friedmann,
E. & Thomas, S.A. (1995). Pet ownership, social
support and one year survival among post-myocardial
infarction patients in the cardiac arrhythmia suppression
trial (CAST). American Journal of Cardiology
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Fritz, C. .,
Farver, T. B., Kass, P. H., Hart, L. A. (1995). Association
with companion animals and the expression of noncognitive
symptoms in Alzheimer's patients. The Journal of
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Edwards, N. E., Beck, A.M. (2002) Animal-assisted therapy and nutrition in Alzheimer's disease. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 24 (6), 697-712. Displaying tanks of brightly colored fish may curtail disruptive behavior and improve eating habits of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
Garrity, T.
F., Stallones, L., Marx, M. B. & Johnson, T. P.
(1989). Pet ownership and attachment as supportive
factors in the health of the elderly. Anthrozoös,
3 (1), 35-44.
Hansen, K.M.,
Messinger, C.J., Baun, M.M. & Megel, M. (1999).
Companion animals alleviating distress in children.
Anthrozoös, 12(3), 142-148.
Havener, L., Gentes, L., Thaler, B., Megel, M. E., Baun, M. M., Driscoll, F. A., Beiraghi, S., Agrawal, S. (2001). The effects of a companion animal on distress in children undergoing dental procedures. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 24: 137-152.
Heath, T. D. & McKenry, P. C. (1989) Potential benefits of
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Hesselmar,
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B. (1999). Does early exposure to cat or dog protect
against later allergy development? . Department of
Pediatrics, University of Goteborg, Goteborg, Sweden.
Clinical Exp Allergy, May; 29(5): 611-7.
Holcomb, R.,
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10 (1), 32-36.
Holcomb, R.
& Meacham, R. (1989). Effectiveness of an animal-assisted
therapy program in an inpatient psychiatric unit.
Anthrozoös, 2 (4) 259-273.
Hunt, S. J.,
Hart, L. A. and Gomulkiewicz, R. (1992). The role
of small animals in interactions between strangers.
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Jessen, J.,
Cardiello, F., & Baun, M. M. (1996). Avian companionship
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of older adults in skilled rehabilitation units. Psychological
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Katcher, A.
& Wilkins, G. G. (1994). Helping children with
attention-deficit hyperactive and conduct disorders
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12 (4), 5-9.
Lago, D., Delaney,
M, Miller, M. & Grill, C. (1989) Companion animals,
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Mallon, G.
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McLaughlin,
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Melson, G.
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Montague, J.
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Morrow. V.
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Nagengast,
S. L., Baun, M.M., Megel, M. & Leibowitz, J.M.
(1997). The effects of the presence of a companion
animal on physiological arousal and behavioral distress
in children during a physical examination. Journal
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Nielson, J.
A. & Delude, L. A. (1994). Pets as adjunct therapists
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New, J. C.
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Noel de Tilly,
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Parker, H.
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Poresky, R.
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Poresky, R.
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Raveis, V.H.,
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