Effectiveness of animal-assisted interventions for children and adults with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Karin Hediger, Julia Wagner, Pascale Künzi, Anna Haefeli, Felicitas Theis, Carmina Grob, Elena Pauli, Heike Gerger
Abstract
: The results indicate that AAI are efficacious in reducing PTSD symptomatology and depression. Future studies with robust study designs and large samples are needed for valid conclusions.
Topics & Concepts
Meta-analysisStrictly standardized mean differencePsychological interventionDepression (economics)MedicineClinical psychologyPsychologyPsychiatryInternal medicineEconomicsMacroeconomicsHuman-Animal Interaction StudiesChild Abuse and TraumaChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development