Effects of equine-assisted therapy on the functionality of individuals with disabilities: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Abstract: Evaluate the effects of Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) on the functioning of individuals with different health conditions through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCT). Unassigned: This review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42018100035) and followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses recommendations. RCT were searched in eight different databases, using relevant keywords until July 7, 2020. Two independent reviewers performed selection of articles and data extraction that were synthesized and analyzed according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Methodological quality and evidence of the effects were established through the PEDro score and GRADE. For meta-analysis we used random effects method, pooled-effect results, and mean difference with 95% confidence interval. Unassigned: Among 713 selected articles, 23 were included in the review. There is evidence of positive effects of the EAT on: exercise tolerance ( = .004) and quality of life ( < .0001), with high confidence in those effects; mobility ( = .002) and interpersonal interactions and relationships ( < .0001), with moderate confidence in those effects. Unassigned: There are significant positive effects of the EAT on exercise tolerance, mobility, interpersonal interactions and relationships and quality of life of people with disabilities.
Publication Date: 2020-10-21 PubMed ID: 33084452DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2020.1836694Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Journal Article
- Meta-Analysis
- Systematic Review
Summary
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The research evaluates the impact of Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) on the functionality of individuals with disabilities, showing significant positive effects on their life quality, mobility, interpersonal interactions, and exercise tolerance.
Research Overview
- The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) on enhancing the functioning and general well-being of individuals suffering from various health conditions.
- The researchers conducted a robust systematic review and meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs) to gather relevant data for the study.
- The review aligns with the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) and is registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42018100035).
- The researchers extracted article selections and data from eight different databases and used precise keywords until July 7, 2020, for their search.
Methodology
- Two independent reviewers handled the selection of articles and extraction of data, ensuring objectivity in the process.
- The information was synthesized and analyzed following the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health standards.
- The quality of the methodology and the effects’ evidence were graded using the PEDro score and GRADE.
- A random effects method was employed for meta-analysis, where pooled-effect results and mean difference with 95% confidence interval were used.
Results
- From 713 chosen articles, 23 were incorporated into the review.
- The study found strong evidence of positive effects of EAT on exercise tolerance and life quality, with high confidence in these effects.
- The research also discovered notable effects of EAT in aspects such as mobility and interpersonal interactions and relationships, but with a moderate confidence level in these effects.
Conclusion
- The research confirmed notable positive effects of EAT on exercise tolerance, mobility, social interactions and relationships, and life quality for people with disabilities.
Cite This Article
APA
Prieto A, Martins Almeida Ayupe K, Nemetala Gomes L, Saúde AC, Gutierres Filho P.
(2020).
Effects of equine-assisted therapy on the functionality of individuals with disabilities: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Physiother Theory Pract, 38(9), 1091-1106.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2020.1836694 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Adapted Motor Activity Laboratory, College of Physical Education, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil.
- Physical Therapy College, Faculty of Ceilândia, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil.
- National Association of Hippotherapy - ANDE - BRASIL, Brasília, Brazil.
- National Association of Hippotherapy - ANDE - BRASIL, Brasília, Brazil.
- Adapted Motor Activity Laboratory, College of Physical Education, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil.
MeSH Terms
- Disabled Persons
- Equine-Assisted Therapy
- Exercise Tolerance
- Humans
- Quality of Life
Citations
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