Impact of cat-assisted therapy (Ca-AT) among elderly patients with Alzheimer’s disease at home: a case study

Q3 Nursing

Working with Older People Pub Date : 2024-01-25 DOI:10.1108/wwop-10-2023-0042

N. Shawish, Mariam Kawafha, Andaleeb M. Abu Kamel, Dua'a F. Al-Maghaireh, Salam H. Bani Hani

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Purpose This study aims to explore the effects of cat-assisted therapy (Ca-AT) on a patient in their homes, specifically investigating the effects on patient’s memory, behavioral pathology and ability to perform activities of daily living, independently. Design/methodology/approach A case study design was used in patient’s homes using three measuring scales, namely, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Barthel index (BI) and Behavioral Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Rating Scale. Findings The MMSE and BI mean scores were increased, whereas the Behavioral Pathology mean score was decreased. Patient negative behaviors were improved specifically, aggressiveness, anxieties, phobias, and caregiver burden was decreased. Practical implications Patients with AD could significantly benefit from Ca-AT in their own homes, and it could decrease caregiving burden. Originality/value Ca-AT is a newly developed type of animal-assisted therapy that uses cats to treat patients, especially elderly people with AD, in their homes.

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猫咪辅助疗法（Ca-AT）对家中老年痴呆症患者的影响：一项案例研究

目的本研究旨在探讨猫辅助疗法（Ca-AT）对患者家庭的影响，特别是对患者记忆力、行为病理学和独立日常生活能力的影响。设计/方法/途径在患者家中采用病例研究设计，使用三种测量量表，即迷你精神状态检查（MMSE）、巴特尔指数（BI）和阿尔茨海默病（AD）行为病理学评定量表。原创性/价值Ca-AT 是一种新开发的动物辅助疗法，它利用猫在患者家中对患者（尤其是患有阿兹海默症的老人）进行治疗。

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Working with Older People Nursing-Community and Home Care

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