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The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Nurses' Burnout Level and Stress
Sponsor: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of laughter yoga on the burnout levels and stress of nurses. The main questions of the study are as follows: 1. What is the burnout level of nurses in the control and intervention groups? 2. What is the stress level of nurses in the control and intervention groups? 3. Has there been a change in the burnout levels of nurses practicing laughter yoga? 4. Has there been a change in the stress levels of nurses practicing laughter yoga? To compare whether laughter yoga affects burnout and stress levels, participants will be divided into control and experimental groups. The experimental group will undergo laughter yoga sessions twice a week for one month.
Official title: The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Nurses' Burnout Level and Stress: Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-11
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2024-10-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
laughter yoga
Laughter yoga reduces stress levels through sessions lasting approximately 40 minutes without any invasive or pharmacological interventions. It regulates breathing, relaxes muscles, stimulates circulation, increases pain thresholds, strengthens immunity, lightens the mind, enhances social relationships, promotes mental balance, and boosts self-esteem, hope, energy, and quality of life. The content of a session includes deep breathing exercises, warm-up exercises, childlike games, and laughter exercises.
Locations (1)
Bursa Mustafakemalpaşa Public Hospital
Bursa, Mustafakemalpaşa, Turkey (Türkiye)