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Humor: a holistic nursing intervention

D H James

    Journal of Holistic Nursing : Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association
    |September 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    Humor can be a valuable nursing intervention to help clients cope with illness and life stressors. This article explores the benefits and practical application of humor in patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Psychology
    • Holistic Health

    Background:

    • Illness and modern life present significant stressors that challenge coping abilities.
    • Humor is recognized as a potential tool for holistic coping strategies.
    • The integration of humor as a nursing intervention remains underutilized.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the multifaceted effects of humor (physiological, psychological, social, spiritual).
    • To identify appropriate situations for utilizing humor in patient care.
    • To outline the necessary nursing skills for implementing humor interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on the effects of humor.
    • Discussion of nursing skills required for humor intervention.
    • Exploration of client assessment, implementation, and evaluation strategies for humor.

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    Main Results:

    • Humor offers physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual benefits for clients.
    • Specific situations are identified where humor can be beneficial.
    • Guidance is provided on assessing, implementing, and evaluating humor interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Humor is a potent, yet underused, nursing intervention.
    • Nurses require specific skills to effectively integrate humor into care.
    • Further adoption of humor can enhance holistic client coping mechanisms.