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August 2021 PMID 31423915

Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review.

Michael J Hughes, Martie-Louise Verreynne, Paul Harpur, Nancy A Pachana

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Peak: 11 in Aug 2019
across 4 sources since Aug 2019

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Aug 2019 – Oct 2025

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What people are saying

The overall discussions express moderate enthusiasm about the review’s findings, with some posts like 'Bringing science to the puppies' emphasizing the contribution of research, while others, such as the dismissive comment about not reading thoroughly, show mixed engagement. The tone shifts between supportive acknowledgement and mild skepticism, reflecting a balanced but surface-level discourse about the article's significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive effects highlighted in the review, though some dismiss specific claims, indicating general agreement with nuances.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, referencing the review and its implications, but the tone suggests a casual engagement rather than deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include retweets and brief comments that demonstrate some level of interaction, such as highlighting the systematic review and its findings, but lack detailed critique or personal insights.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations appear to recognize the importance of the review in reinforcing existing ideas about pets and health, but don’t seem to challenge or significantly expand on its conclusions.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review examined how companion animals, like pets or those used in interventions, impact the physical and mental health of adults aged 60 and older, finding that most studies reported positive effects.
  • Interaction with animals was linked to improvements in mental health, such as reduced depression and anxiety, better quality of life, and fewer dementia-related symptoms, while physical health benefits primarily included increased physical activity and better blood pressure and heart rate.
  • Despite encouraging findings, the review emphasizes the need for more rigorous, well-controlled research to better understand how animals can effectively support older adults' health and wellbeing.]
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Clinical Gero
@clinical_gero · X

Bringing science to the puppies. Systematic review of 70 studies looking at mental and physical health benefits of companion animals for older adults. Now published online. https://t.co/nX5nh0jk3U

Aug 28, 2019 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 1,338 followers View post →
Nancy Pachana
@pachana · X

Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/dAJMKjnqk4 https://t.co/jaj9eHoLcz

Jul 16, 2020 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 456 followers View post →
Christine Ross DVM
@AnimalHRV · X

#HRV Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/D6JUb7Ytbe

Aug 20, 2019 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 1,505 followers View post →
Enzo Memebriel
@EnzoSuperGabri1 · X

@Kingara_y @RicardoM300ANTF Pues los perros de compañia ayudan con la salud mental -https://t.co/jKEMWy2ke2 -https://t.co/pBwy7jquB8 - https://t.co/kIrSm2zp3P Que digas eso demuestra que no has leído una mierda.

Mar 5, 2025 · 1 like · 830 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @AnimalHRV: #HRV Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/D6JUb7Ytbe

Aug 20, 2019 · 4 shares · 6,711 followers View post →
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@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @clinical_gero: Bringing science to the puppies. Systematic review of 70 studies looking at mental and physical health benefits of comp…

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Enzo Memebriel
@EnzoSuperGabri1 · X

@Kingara_y @RicardoM300ANTF Pues los perros de compañia ayudan con la salud mental -https://t.co/jKEMWy2ke2 -https://t.co/pBwy7jquB8 - https://t.co/kIrSm2zp3P Que digas eso demuestra que no has leído una mierda.

Mar 5, 2025 · 1 like · 830 followers View post →
Theresa Scott
@drTheresa_Scott · X

RT @pachana: Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/dAJMKjnqk4 https://t.co/jaj9eHoLcz

Jul 17, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,170 followers View post →
Dr Meg Polacsek
@DrMegPolacsek · X

RT @pachana: Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/dAJMKjnqk4 https://t.co/jaj9eHoLcz

Jul 16, 2020 · 3 shares · 555 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @pachana: Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/dAJMKjnqk4 https://t.co/jaj9eHoLcz

Jul 16, 2020 · 3 shares · 6,711 followers View post →
Nancy Pachana
@pachana · X

Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/dAJMKjnqk4 https://t.co/jaj9eHoLcz

Jul 16, 2020 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 456 followers View post →
Mary Miller Lewis, Ph.D., ABPP (she, her, hers)
@marylewisphd · X

RT @clinical_gero: Bringing science to the puppies. Systematic review of 70 studies looking at mental and physical health benefits of comp…

Aug 29, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,157 followers View post →
Kim Wolf, LMSW, MPH
@kimtwolf · X

RT @clinical_gero: Bringing science to the puppies. Systematic review of 70 studies looking at mental and physical health benefits of comp…

Aug 29, 2019 · 5 shares · 870 followers View post →
Dr Kerryn Pike
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RT @clinical_gero: Bringing science to the puppies. Systematic review of 70 studies looking at mental and physical health benefits of comp…

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Jennifer Baumbusch (she/her)
@GERONursing · X

RT @clinical_gero: Bringing science to the puppies. Systematic review of 70 studies looking at mental and physical health benefits of comp…

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SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @clinical_gero: Bringing science to the puppies. Systematic review of 70 studies looking at mental and physical health benefits of comp…

Aug 28, 2019 · 5 shares · 6,711 followers View post →
Clinical Gero
@clinical_gero · X

Bringing science to the puppies. Systematic review of 70 studies looking at mental and physical health benefits of companion animals for older adults. Now published online. https://t.co/nX5nh0jk3U

Aug 28, 2019 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 1,338 followers View post →
Nathan M D'Cunha
@NathanMDCunha · X

RT @AnimalHRV: #HRV Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/D6JUb7Ytbe

Aug 20, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,480 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @AnimalHRV: #HRV Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/D6JUb7Ytbe

Aug 20, 2019 · 4 shares · 6,711 followers View post →
Andrew McKune
@AndrewMcKune · X

RT @AnimalHRV: #HRV Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/D6JUb7Ytbe

Aug 20, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,890 followers View post →
Animal Conferences & Science
@animalconferen1 · X

RT @AnimalHRV: #HRV Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/D6JUb7Ytbe

Aug 20, 2019 · 4 shares · 3,571 followers View post →
Christine Ross DVM
@AnimalHRV · X

#HRV Companion Animals and Health in Older Populations: A Systematic Review https://t.co/D6JUb7Ytbe

Aug 20, 2019 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 1,505 followers View post →