Evaluation of cerebral activity in the prefrontal cortex in mood [affective] disorders during animal-assisted therapy (AAT) by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS): a pilot study. [electronic resource]
- International journal of psychiatry in clinical practice Sep 2012
- 205-13 p. digital
Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1471-1788
10.3109/13651501.2011.644565 doi
Adult Animal Assisted Therapy Animals Brain Mapping--methods Cats Dogs Female Humans Japan Male Mood Disorders--physiopathology Neuropsychological Tests Oxyhemoglobins--metabolism Pilot Projects Prefrontal Cortex--blood supply Regional Blood Flow--physiology Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared--methods Treatment Outcome Verbal Behavior--physiology Young Adult