Holistic Nursing

Dossey, Barbara; Keegan, Lynn; Guzzetta, Cathie E.; Kolkmeier, Leslie

doi:10.1097/00006205-199609000-00018

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“…Relief may involve a cognitive release from anxiety or a physical release of tension. 14 The physiological benefits of laughter most closely align with this theoretical perspective as many negative health conditions are exacerbated by stress, and laughter has been shown to reduce the symptoms of such conditions. In individuals with bronchial asthma, for example, negative emotional states can induce airway constriction, while positive emotional states can relieve airway constriction.…”

Section: Relief Theorymentioning

confidence: 79%

“…So as not to be viewed as unprofessional when using humor to lighten the seriousness of patients' conditions, nurses should provide a brief explanation of the role of humor in helping to reframe situations along with information on the health benefits of humor. 14 Anecdotal accounts of the stress-reducing effects of humor are supported by research on humor's effectiveness in reframing stressors. Cann and Etzel, 18 for example, used a sample of 176 university students to examine the relationship between individuals' sense of humor and their perceived personal stress.…”

Section: Laughter As a Coping Mechanismmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Humor Theories and the Physiological Benefits of Laughter

Wilkins

Eisenbraun

2009

Holistic Nursing Practice

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There are 3 main theories used to explain the functions of humor: (1) the relief theory, (2) the incongruity theory, and (3) the superiority theory. While these theories focus on the specific role that humor plays for people in situations such as dealing with misfortune, making sense of rule violations, and bonding with others, we propose that underlying each of these theories are the physiological benefits of laughter. We draw on findings from empirical studies on laughter to demonstrate that these physiological benefits occur regardless of the theory that is used to explain the humor function. Findings from these studies have important implications for nurse practitioners working in hospice settings, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.

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Section: Relief Theorymentioning

confidence: 79%

Section: Laughter As a Coping Mechanismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Humor Theories and the Physiological Benefits of Laughter

Wilkins

Eisenbraun

2009

Holistic Nursing Practice

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“…Although it is beyond the scope of this review to provide a full discussion of the ethical considerations and practice implications of research on religion and health, these exchanges are needed (30,84,108,110,147). Efforts to address these issues from the perspective of specific disciplines are found in the literature, for example, work in the mental health arena (147,151) and holistic nursing (30).…”

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“…Efforts to address these issues from the perspective of specific disciplines are found in the literature, for example, work in the mental health arena (147,151) and holistic nursing (30). However, these treatments frequently receive little attention, are relegated to specialized groups within professional organizations, and, as a result, have not yet found their way into mainstream discussions within the health professions.…”

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“…The perspectives of the health professions regarding religion and health may either hinder or support the consideration of these issues in treatment (30,147). These perspectives, because they are based on different assumptions concerning the role of religion, have specific ideas about what constitutes ethical practice and appropriate professional conduct.…”

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Religion and Health: Public Health Research and Practice

Chatters

2000

Annu. Rev. Public Health

437

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Key Words religious involvement, spiritualitys Abstract Research examining the relationships between religion and the health of individuals and populations has become increasingly visible in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. Systematic programs of research investigate religious phenomena within the context of coherent theoretical and conceptual frameworks that describe the causes and consequences of religious involvement for health outcomes. Recent research has validated the multidimensional aspects of religious involvement and investigated how religious factors operate through various biobehavioral and psychosocial constructs to affect health status through proposed mechanisms that link religion and health. Methodological and analytical advances in the field permit the development of more complex models of religion's effects, in keeping with proposed theoretical explanations. Investigations of religion and health have ethical and practical implications that should be addressed by the lay public, health professionals, the research community, and the clergy. Future research directions point to promising new areas of investigation that could bridge the constructs of religion and health.

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Miller¹

1999

Rehabilitation Nursing

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Holistic Nursing

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