Table 2 Criteria for categorization of interventions
From: Patient benefit of dog-assisted interventions in health care: a systematic review
DAT | DAA | DAS | |
|---|---|---|---|
Intervention | |||
Aim of action | Goal orientated | No specific goals | No specific goals |
Content of activity | Structured | Spontaneous | Spontaneous |
Amount of activity | Multiple sessions | Multiple sessions | Single session |
Treatment integration | High | Low | High |
Dog handler/therapist | Educated | Volunteer | Volunteer |
Professional | Not professional | Semi-professional | |
Effect/Focus | Health | Well-being | Distraction Stress reduction |