“…In the therapeutic relationship, humour has been shown to improve communication with the patient and the coping with difficult situations, helping to create a climate of trust and confidence (Birkelund & Larsen, 2013 ; Haydon & van der Riet, 2014 ; Leñero, 2015 ; Sousa et al, 2019 ). In the work environment, it improves the working atmosphere, favours relationships between colleagues, promotes teamwork, increases motivation and job satisfaction and reduces job burnout and stress, resulting in a higher quality of care (Bartzik et al, 2021 ; Brender‐Ilan & Reizer, 2021 ; Chen & Ayoun, 2019 ; Cheng et al, 2021 ; Mesmer‐Magnus et al, 2018 ; Vaz de Almeida & Nunes Health, 2020 ).…”