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Send in the clowns.
Nursing Management (Harrow, London, England : 1994)
|June 19, 2009
Summary
Senior hospital staff enlisted circus clowns to train nurses in bringing levity to hospital wards. This review examines the outcomes of this unique patient relationship initiative.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Improvement
- Patient Experience
- Medical Education
Background:
- Healthcare professionals continuously seek methods to enhance patient relationships.
- A novel approach involved training nurses in therapeutic levity.
- This initiative aimed to improve the hospital environment for patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of circus clown training for nurses.
- To assess the impact of introducing levity into hospital wards.
- To review the results of this innovative patient care strategy.
Main Methods:
- A review of a program where circus clowns trained nurses.
- Focus on techniques for incorporating humor and playfulness.
- Observation and assessment of the implementation in hospital settings.
Main Results:
- Analysis of the impact of levity on patient-nurse interactions.
- Evaluation of nurse's adoption of new communication techniques.
- Assessment of patient and staff perceptions of the hospital environment.
Conclusions:
- The integration of levity through clown training shows potential for improving patient-provider relationships.
- This approach may offer a unique strategy for enhancing the hospital experience.
- Further research is warranted to explore the broader implications of humor in healthcare settings.
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