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Belitung Nursing Journal, 2019 Background: Depression level among elderly remains high in Indonesia. One of efforts to decrease depression is laughter therapy, which is assumed able to lower depression.
Rinco Siregar, Rumondang Gultom
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Complementary Therapies in MedicineBackground: Cancer and its treatments affect patients' physical and psychological well-being. Laughter therapy is a non-pharmacological intervention with potential to relieve these effects.
Fritzi Pilar Villalba-Ugarte +7 more
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The Effectiveness of Laughter Yoga to Improve Individual and Peer Happiness Among Cancer Patients
Indonesian Journal of Cancer, 2023 Background: Cancer therapy during the pandemic causes physical and psychological problems. It impacts happiness in their lives. Laughter yoga is an intervention that can increase happiness.
Yesiana Dwi Wahyu Werdani*
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Brain and Behavior, 2023 Objectives To identify and synthesize existing research on the effectiveness and feasibility of multiform humor therapy on people suffering from depression or anxiety, with the hope of benefiting future research.
Xuefeng Sun +6 more
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Positive Thinking and Laughter Therapy
QeiosThis manuscript investigates the efficacy of laughter therapy and positive thinking as complementary treatments for individuals with chronic diseases in Lebanon, amidst an ongoing economic crisis. Chronic diseases are a significant public health issue globally and in Lebanon, where the economic situation exacerbates healthcare challenges.
Nour Rammal +4 more
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SAGE OpenLiterature suggests that laughter interventions can positively influence psychological well-being and quality of life (QoL) in various populations, yet their efficacy among cancer patients remains underexplored.
Anastasia Olympiou, Sana Ahmed
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The Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy on the Hope and Pain Intensity in Elderly [PDF]
روانشناسی پیری, 2018 Pain associated with undesirable health status and can reduce the hope in the elderly’s life appears to be one of the most abundant symptoms reported by the aged. Thus, the aim of the current study was to investigate the effectiveness of laughter therapy
Seyed Valiolah Mosavi +3 more
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Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clínica Integrada, 2022 Objective: To evaluate the effect of laughter therapy on reducing anxiety and pain during dental procedures in children 5‒7 years of age. Material and Methods: 48 children aged 5‒7 years were included in this cross-over double-blinded clinical trial ...
Fatemeh Jahanimoghadam +5 more
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The Effect of Laughter Therapy on Severity and Sites of Pain Among the Elderly
Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2019 Background & aim: The prevalence of pain in nursing home residents is 72%, which causes loneliness, depression and disability. Medication in the elderly is not recommended because of its risks.
SH Behrouz +5 more
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Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesBackground: University students are at a heightened risk for mental health issues. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of laughter therapy on the mental health, sleep quality, and stress levels of nursing students. Methods: This randomized controlled
Elif Uner Asil, Hasibe Kadıoğlu
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