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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
Published on: August 25, 2014
[Experiences of humor in pediatric nursing care]
Louise Hamelin-Brabant1, Hélène Patenaude, Hélène Marchand
1Faculté des sciences infirmières de l'Université Laval, Canada. Louise.Hamelin@fsi.ulaval.ca
Abstract:
The results of qualitative research conducted in order to document the experience of nurses using humour with hospitalised children give us an insight into the social importance of humour. It helps to establish a relationship of trust between nurse and child, and also creates lasting bonds that persist well beyond the present.
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