Quantitative and qualitative analysis of the effects of human-animal interactions on health and well-being of older adults: an umbrella review

Older adults living in facilities could benefit from dog assisted interventions to improve social interactions and decrease loneliness. Dog owners are found to benefit from the animal's companionship, particularly regarding higher levels of physical activity due to dog walking.

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BMC Geriatrics
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2026-01-22
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06487-3
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Human-Animal Interaction Studies
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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of the effects of human-animal interactions on health and well-being of older adults: an umbrella review

Giulia Grotto
BMC Geriatrics
Human-Animal Interaction Studies
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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of the effects of human-animal interactions on health and well-being of older adults: an umbrella review

Giulia Grotto
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Abstract

Older adults living in facilities could benefit from dog assisted interventions to improve social interactions and decrease loneliness. Dog owners are found to benefit from the animal's companionship, particularly regarding higher levels of physical activity due to dog walking.

BMC GeriatricsVol. 26(1)
University of Padua (IT)
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Human-Animal Interaction Studies
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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of the effects of human-animal interactions on health and well-being of older adults: an umbrella review — Giulia Grotto · BMC Geriatrics (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS