Mariely Lima
Escola Superior de Educacao de Paula Frassinetti, Portugal
Biography
Mariely Lima completed her degree in Speech Therapy and PhD in Biomedical Sciences. She is an invited Professor at two Universities in Portugal, where she lectures Post-Graduate and Master’s courses and supervises academic research. She is a founding member of ÂNIMAS, a Portuguese association, accredited by the Assistance Dogs International, which implements dog-assisted interventions and educates assistance dogs. She has been responsible for a number of dog-assisted activities and therapy programs for individuals with different diagnoses. She has attended different conferences as an invited speaker and published a number of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals with good impact factor.
Abstract
Abstract : Dogs on the front line of care: Timely information for family physicians