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. 2022 Aug 26;41(12):2609–2623. doi: 10.1177/07334648221116633

Table 1.

Search Terms and Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria.

Search Terms
Population Concept Context
“older people” OR “older adult*” OR aging OR “old-age” OR age* OR ancient* OR elderl* OR senior* OR “later life” AND “dog* owner*” OR “dog tutor*” OR “companion dog*” OR “cane* familiar*” OR “domestic dog*” “daily mobility” OR walk* OR mobility AND social* OR “social interaction” OR “interpersonal relationship” community OR “community-dwelling”
Exclusion
 “service dog*” OR “guide dog*” “animal-assisted interventions” “therapeutic setting*” OR “therapeutic environment” OR “therapeutic residences” OR “residence for the older adult*” OR “residence for the elderl*”