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Laughter and Humor Therapy in Dialysis
Seminars in Dialysis, 2014AbstractLaughter and humor therapy have been used in health care to achieve physiological and psychological health‐related benefits. The application of these therapies to the dialysis context remains unclear. This paper reviews the evidence related to laughter and humor therapy as a medical therapy relevant to the dialysis patient population.
Paul N, Bennett +9 more
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Laughter therapy on depression
The Journal of Nursing Trendz, 2018Depression is a major public health problem in India. In India over 5 crore Indians suffer from depression. Now-a-days depression is most common among elderly people. It is very important to reduce the depression level, for that they should have some fun and enjoyments or relaxation therapies in their life.
P. Balakrishnan +2 more
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Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery, 1995
There is much anecdotal 'evidence' from nurses and patients to support humour and laughter as therapy. However, there is little research to support specific humour or laughter interventions as beneficial in the short or long term in the clinical environment. Humour and laughter remain potentially exciting and innovative tools for nursing therapy.
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There is much anecdotal 'evidence' from nurses and patients to support humour and laughter as therapy. However, there is little research to support specific humour or laughter interventions as beneficial in the short or long term in the clinical environment. Humour and laughter remain potentially exciting and innovative tools for nursing therapy.
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Laughter Therapy for Patients with Cancer
Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 1993Humor is an important part of life. Care should be taken to ensure that humor persists even during the bleakest times for patients, families, and medical personnel. Laughter eases the mind, defuses tension among people, and has positive physiologic effects on patients.
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The Effect of Laughter Therapy on Anxiety
Holistic Nursing Practice, 2020This meta-analysis was conducted to determine the effect of laughter therapy on anxiety. Randomized controlled clinical trials were reviewed on Google Scholar, PubMed, and ISI Web of Sciences databases. Four randomized controlled trials consisting of 157 participants were included in the meta-analysis.
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The implementation of laughter as a therapy facilitator with adult aphasics
Journal of Communication Disorders, 1983Abstract In this clinical investigation, a humor/laughter stimulus was used as the independent variable in a therapy program for two adult aphasics. The results and implications are discussed in terms of humor/laughter as a therapy facilitator with the two subjects and with other clinical populations.
R E, Potter, N J, Goodman
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EFFECT OF LAUGHTER THERAPY IN WOMEN WITH MIGRAINE
2023Objective: Many women suffer from migraines, regardless of their menstrual cycle. This study aimed to determine the effect of laughter therapy on women with migraine. Design: This is a randomized controlled study to determine the effect of laughter therapy on migraine.
Meryem Erdoğan, Yasemin Özyer Güvener
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Laughter, there's no therapy like it
Nursing and Residential Care, 2000Ann Freeman tells the story of how an expedition to see a famous mouse brought a new sense of excitement and adventure to the residents and staff of a nursing home.
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Social Science & Medicine (1982), 2019
Rationale: Laughter-inducing therapies are being applied more regularly in the last decade, and the number of scientific reports of their beneficial effects is growing. Laughter-inducing therapies could be cost-effective treatments for different populations as a complementary or main therapy.
van der Wal, C. Natalie, Kok, Robin N.
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Rationale: Laughter-inducing therapies are being applied more regularly in the last decade, and the number of scientific reports of their beneficial effects is growing. Laughter-inducing therapies could be cost-effective treatments for different populations as a complementary or main therapy.
van der Wal, C. Natalie, Kok, Robin N.
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Effects of Laughter Therapy on Immune Responses in Postpartum Women
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2015To examine the effects of laughter therapy on secretory IgA (sIgA) in postpartum women.The study used a nonequivalent control group with nonsynchronized design. The participants were 76 postpartum women who agreed to participate in this study and were selected by convenience sampling (experimental group, n = 38; control group, n = 38).
Kyung Hee, Ryu +2 more
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