Karin Hediger

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University of Basel

Switzerland

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Karin Hediger is an Assistant Professor at the University of Basel, Switzerland. Her research primarily focuses on the psychophysiological effects of nature and animal-assisted interventions, particularly in clinical settings involving patients with neurological impairments. Recent publications highlight her work on the effects of environmental conditions on well-being, as well as the impact of therapy animals on psychological outcomes. She is actively involved in developing research agendas aimed at addressing social isolation and loneliness among individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.

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Effects of animal-assisted therapy in patients with brain-injuries

Open Date: 2022-01-01

Close Date: 2024-01-01

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Equestrian Young Leaders Europe (EYLE)

Open Date: 2022-01-01

Close Date: 2025-01-01

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Neurodegenerative diseases, nATure, AnImalS (NATAIS)

Open Date: 2022-01-01

Close Date: 2023-01-01

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The beneficial effects of the interaction with dogs versus cats in daily-life, an experience sampling study of pet-owners

Open Date: 2022-01-01

Close Date: 2023-01-01

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From bench to barn to bed: Effects and mechanisms of animal-assisted interventions

Open Date: 2021-10-01

Close Date: 2026-09-30

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Nele Jacobs

Professor Lifespan Psychology

Open University of the Netherlands

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Johan Lataster

Associate professor of Lifespan psychology

Open Universiteit

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Sanne Peeters

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University

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Ine J.N. Declercq

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

BELGIUM

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Eva Millesi

Associate Professor

Universität Wien

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Mayke Janssens

Assistant Professor of Lifespan Psychology

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Open University

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Susanne Walitza

Full Professor (Chair), Head of Department / Medical & Research Director

University of Zurich

SWITZERLAND

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Peter Reniers

Open Universiteit

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Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers

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R. Leontjevas

Open University of the Netherlands

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Correction: Developing a research agenda on NATure‑based and Animal‑assisted Intervention Strategies (NATAIS) in people with neurodegenerative diseases with a specific focus on social isolation and loneliness: a group concept mapping procedure

Psychophysiological effects of walking in forests and urban built environments with disparate road traffic noise exposure

Registered Report Stage I: Neurological and physiological effects of animal-assisted treatments for patients in a minimally conscious state: a randomized, controlled cross-over study

Effects of contact with a dog on prefrontal brain activation in patients in a minimally conscious state: A controlled crossover trial

Heart rate and salivary cortisol as indicators of arousal and synchrony in clients, therapy horses and therapist in equine-assisted therapy

Psychological aspects of hippotherapy for children with severe neurological impairment: An exploratory study

Animal impact in real‐life: Study protocol for an ecological momentary assessment study on the role of animal characteristics in the relationship between companion animals and mental wellbeing

Effects of including a dog on treatment motivation and the therapeutic alliance in child and adolescent psychotherapy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

The development of the PET@home toolkit

Psychophysiological effects of walking in forests and urban built environments with disparate road traffic noise exposure

The PET@home Toolkit: A Process Evaluation Study

Developing a research agenda on NATure-based and Animal-assisted Intervention Strategies (NATAIS) in people with neurodegenerative diseases with a specific focus on social isolation and loneliness: a group concept mapping procedure

Horses’ Cardiovascular and Glucocorticoid Responses to Equine-Assisted Therapy with Women with Intellectual Disability: An Exploratory Study

The role of pets in the support systems of community-dwelling older adults: a qualitative systematic review

The Importance of the Treatment Rationale for Pain in Animal-Assisted Interventions: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Participants

Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy for Pediatric Chronic Pain: Case Series of an Open Pilot Study to Test Initial Feasibility and Potential Efficacy

Dieren als assistent-behandelaars?

Dieren als assistent-behandelaars?

The roles of pets in long-term care at home

Can equine communication via audible exhales improve the welfare of therapy horses? - a pilot practice project

De Betekenis van huisdieren in de langdurige thuiszorg

The Significance of Pets for Vulnerable Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Explorative Qualitative Study

Effects of contact with a dog on prefrontal brain activity: A controlled trial

The Promotion and Development of One Health at Swiss TPH and Its Greater Potential

Effects of a Dog-Assisted Social- and Emotional-Competence Training for Prisoners: A Controlled Study

Animal presence modulates frontal brain activity of patients in a minimally conscious state: A pilot study

Collaborators (10)

Nele Jacobs

Johan Lataster

Sanne Peeters

Ine J.N. Declercq

Eva Millesi

Mayke Janssens

Susanne Walitza

Peter Reniers

Marie-Jose Enders-Slegers

R. Leontjevas

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