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Humor in nursing practice: a phenomenological study

C T Beck1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269-2026, USA.

International Journal of Nursing Studies
|April 29, 1998
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Nurses effectively use humor as a therapeutic tool to manage challenging situations and patients. This communication technique fosters cohesion, reduces patient anxiety, and creates lasting positive effects for both nurses and patients.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Humor is an underutilized but valuable resource in nurse-patient interactions.
  • The multidimensional value of humor in nursing care is gaining attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the meaning of nurses' use of humor in their nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • Phenomenological study involving 21 registered nurses in a graduate nursing program.
  • Analysis of 21 detailed written descriptions of humor use in nursing care.
  • Colaizzi's phenomenological method was employed for analysis.

Main Results:

  • Five emergent themes identified the role of humor.
  • Humor aids in managing difficult situations and patients.

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  • It fosters cohesiveness between nurses, patients, and among nurses.
  • Humor serves as a therapeutic communication technique, reducing patient anxiety, depression, and embarrassment.
  • Humor can be planned/routine or spontaneous/unexpected.
  • Humor creates lasting positive effects for both nurses and patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • Humor is a significant therapeutic element in nursing practice.
    • Its application enhances nurse-patient relationships and patient well-being.
    • Further exploration of humor's role in nursing is warranted.