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Dog interaction with persons receiving institutional geriatric care.

C A Neer1, C R Dorn, I Grayson

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|August 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Dog interactions significantly increased attendance in geriatric facilities. Lowered systolic blood pressure was observed in one facility during dog activity, suggesting benefits for elderly residents.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Animal-Assisted Interventions
  • Human-Animal Interaction

Background:

  • Geriatric residents often experience reduced social engagement and potential health declines.
  • Animal-assisted interventions are increasingly explored for their therapeutic benefits in elderly care.
  • Quantifying the impact of specific human-dog interactions is crucial for understanding their efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively assess people-dog interactions among geriatric residents.
  • To evaluate the effect of dog activity sessions compared to other programmed activities on resident health and social variables.
  • To determine the most frequent types of interaction between residents and dogs.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, crossover study involving 66 geriatric residents in two facilities.

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  • Random assignment to either dog activity or other activity sessions over 12-week periods.
  • Measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressures, psychological evaluations, and other health/social variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Attendance was significantly higher for dog activity sessions compared to other activities (P < 0.01).
    • Systolic blood pressure decreased in one facility during dog activity (P < 0.02).
    • Combined blood pressure readings were lower when dog activity preceded other activity (P < 0.04). Grooming and touching were the most common interactions.

    Conclusions:

    • Dog activity sessions demonstrate higher engagement among geriatric residents.
    • Therapeutic benefits, such as reduced blood pressure, may be associated with dog interactions in specific contexts.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the nuanced effects of animal-assisted interventions in geriatric populations.