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Effects of Dog-Assisted Therapy in Adolescents with Eating Disorders: A Study Protocol for a Pilot Controlled Trial.

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Abstract
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Eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance that alters food intake and it is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or reduced functional capacity and quality of life. Animal-assisted therapies (AAT) have shown benefits in these variables in children and adult populations. Thus, the present pilot study will aim to evaluate the effects of a dog-assisted therapy on the eating disorders symptoms, mental, psychosocial, and physical health, quality of life, and handgrip strength of adolescents suffering from eating disorders.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
Volume
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11
Issue
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10
Date Published
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2021
URL
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https://www.mdpi.com/resolver?pii=ani11102784
DOI
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10.3390/ani11102784
Short Title
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Animals (Basel)
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