Benefits of laughter-inducing and humor nursing interventions in people undergoing hemodialysis

Macedo, Maria Alejandra; Sighi, Violeta; José, Helena María Guerreiro; Antunes, Ana Vanessa; Valentim, Olga de Sousa; Sousa, Luís

doi:10.36957/jai.2182-696x.v8i3-1

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“…One study found that laughter therapy was effective in reducing pain in hemodialysis patients (Ozer, 2019). In a previous systematic review on the subject, similar therapy was reported to be effective in reducing pain in hemodialysis patients (Macedo et al, 2019). In Journal of Public Health Nursing E. Üner, A. Sezer Balcı, H. Kadıoğlu 264 one study in this systematic review, laughter therapy was less effective in reducing blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes.…”

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“…In this systematic review, laughter therapy was found to be less effective in reducing blood pressure levels in university students. Study, it was reported that the therapy was effective in reducing blood pressure in hemodialysis patients (Macedo et al, 2019). Although it is stated in the literature that it is effective in different samples, this effect should be tested in university students.…”

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Kahkaha Terapisinin Fiziksel ve Ruhsal Sağlığa Etkisi: Sistematik Derleme

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Kadıoğlu

2022

Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Dergisi

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Objective: Laughter yoga/therapy is a non-humorous laughter inducing exercise consisting of breathing techniques and positively changes the mood. This systematic review was conducted to determine the effects of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding laughter therapy on physical and mental health in individuals with different health conditions. Methods: The PICOS format was used in this systematic review. The PRISMA checklist was used for data summarization and result reporting. In this systematic review assessed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in Turkish and English in the EBSCO, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, PubMed, National Thesis Center, National Academic Network and Ulakbim data sources from January 2005 to November 2020. Results: This study was completed with 16 RCTs meeting the research criteria. At the end of the study, the laughter therapy was found to be effective in reducing pain, depression, stress and anxiety in individuals and increasing sleep quality. There was limited evidence for the effect of therapy on somatization, blood glucose, blood pressure, endorphin and cortisol levels. Conclusion: It was determined that laughter therapy can be considered as an appropriate approach for public health nurses to improve the physical and mental health of individuals and its effectiveness can be tested. Laughter therapy can be recommended by healthcare professionals working in hospitals or community centers as a non-pharmacological, simple, inexpensive and therapeutic method that they can benefit from in care.

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Kahkaha Terapisinin Fiziksel ve Ruhsal Sağlığa Etkisi: Sistematik Derleme

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2022

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“…34 A study conducting LY with hemodialysis patients, reported that the therapy was effective in lowering blood pressure in hemodialysis patients. 35 Studies have shown that there is limited evidence about the effect of LY on physiological parameters, especially measurements such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation, which need to be investigated in less studied sample groups such as university students. It is important to reduce the stress experienced by nursing students during the pandemic and to increase their happiness, strengthen their positivity and ensure their health.…”

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Effect of Laughter Yoga on Anxiety, Depression and Physiological Parameters in Nursing Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Study

ÖZARAS ÖZ

2023

Turkiye Klinikleri J Nurs Sci

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This study was conducted to determine the effects of laughter yoga (LY) on anxiety, depression and physiological parameters (heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation measurements) in first-grade nursing students during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Material and Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted with 79 first-year nursing students studying at a state university in Türkiye who agreed to participate in the study. Students were randomly assigned to the intervention (n=39) and control (n=40) groups, and LY was applied to the intervention group. Data were collected by measuring Beck Depression Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory I-II and physiological parameters (blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation measurements). Data analysis was done with Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon sign tests. Results: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory I (z=-3.05, p=0.002) and II (z=-0.293, p=0.049) score averages were found to be lower in the intervention group after LY compared to the pre-intervention group (p<0.05). It was found that the mean pulse rate (z=-2.7, p=0.006) and oxygen saturation (z=-3.9, p=0.0001) scores after LY in the intervention group were higher than before the intervention (p<0.05). Conclusion: In this study, LY was found to be effective in reducing anxiety, increasing heart rate and oxygen saturation, but not in depression and blood pressure. It is recommended that LY be integrated into the nursing education process in order to reduce the anxiety levels of university students and improve their physical health, even if there is no COVID-19 epidemic.

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Benefits of laughter-inducing and humor nursing interventions in people undergoing hemodialysis

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Kahkaha Terapisinin Fiziksel ve Ruhsal Sağlığa Etkisi: Sistematik Derleme

Kahkaha Terapisinin Fiziksel ve Ruhsal Sağlığa Etkisi: Sistematik Derleme

Effect of Laughter Yoga on Anxiety, Depression and Physiological Parameters in Nursing Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Study

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