Effects of equine-assisted interventions on older adults' health: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Equine-assisted interventions (EAI) can improve a variety of health problems in older adults and thus promote their well-being. This systematic review aimed to synthesize studies on EAI to understand better their effects on the health of older adults.

Method

A systematic search guided by the PRISMA 2020 approach was performed on specific databases: Medline (PubMed), EMBASE, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library. Peer-reviewed articles published in the English language from inception to June 2022 were retrieved. Methodological quality was established using the modified version of the Downs and Black checklist.

Results

A total of 244 studies were retrieved, and 13 eligible studies were finally included. Three health domains were investigated: physical (balance, gait,

SUBMITTER: Badin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9587396 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature