TY - BOOK AU - Bennett,Gabriel AU - Goodall,Emma ED - SpringerLink (Online service) TI - The Role That Assistance Dogs Play in Supporting People with Disabilities T2 - SpringerBriefs in Modern Perspectives on Disability Research, SN - 9789819714926 AV - BF1-990 PY - 2024/// CY - Singapore PB - Springer Nature Singapore, Imprint: Springer KW - Psychology KW - Medical sciences KW - Medical care KW - Quality of life KW - Mental health KW - Behavioral Sciences and Psychology KW - Health Sciences KW - Health Care KW - Quality of Life Research KW - Mental Health N1 - Chapter 1 - Introduction -- Chapter 2 - Results in the existing literature -- Chapter 3 - Limitations of current studies -- Chapter 4 - Directions for research in the future -- Appendices N2 - Dogs have long been recognised as valuable companions for people with disabilities. In this book, readers will learn about how dogs can improve the quality of life for people with physical, sensory, and mental disabilities. Using participant and expert insights, this book explores the benefits of dogs, including how they can increase independence, improve emotional wellbeing, and enhance social connections. Whether you are a person with a disability, a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or simply interested in learning more about the remarkable ways in which dogs can support people with disabilities, this book offers a compelling and informative read UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1492-6 ER -