2020
DOI: 10.21315/mjms2020.27.4.11
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Effect of Laughter Therapy on Depression and Quality of Life of the Elderly Living in Nursing Homes

Abstract: Background Mental disorders are common among the elderly with serious symptoms of depression and social isolation. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of laughter therapy (LT) on depression and quality of life (QOL) of the elderly living in Abadeh nursing homes. Methods This is a controlled semi-experimental study with a pre-test, post-test design. Ninety eligible ones of the elderly living in the Abadeh nursing homes and from July to September 2017, ente… Show more

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“…Laughter therapy acts on a complex mechanism transmitted from the hypothalamus that stimulates different cortical areas [15] . Laughter therapy effectively relaxes the muscles, makes you feel many emotions simultaneously, transforms negative emotions into positive ones, and significantly reduces depression and anxiety [16] , [17] . Studies have shown that laughter therapy effectively reduces the anxiety and stress levels of nursing students, improves sleep disorders, improves social functions, reduces work stress, and improves subjective well-being levels [18] , [19] , [20] , [21] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Laughter therapy acts on a complex mechanism transmitted from the hypothalamus that stimulates different cortical areas [15] . Laughter therapy effectively relaxes the muscles, makes you feel many emotions simultaneously, transforms negative emotions into positive ones, and significantly reduces depression and anxiety [16] , [17] . Studies have shown that laughter therapy effectively reduces the anxiety and stress levels of nursing students, improves sleep disorders, improves social functions, reduces work stress, and improves subjective well-being levels [18] , [19] , [20] , [21] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Like art therapy, another expressive therapy such as laugher therapy also shows a high effect size value. Heidari et al, (2020) focus on depression and the quality of life of older adults. Laughter therapy was conducted in each session by playing musical or visual slides, humorous video clips, and also holding joyous games with a sense of humour or joke-telling, etc.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Many intervention that are reported in literature to be helpful in dealing with psychological problems in other population are also been tested with elderly living in old age homes. Common approaches that are used in these circumstances are problem solving techniques, 13,14 motivational interviews, 15 psycho education, 16 progressive muscle relaxation, 17 activity therapy, 18 aquatic exercises, 19 laughter therapy 20 and social support interventions. 21 Considering the increasing aging population and need to address their psychological problems, with special focus to those staying in old age homes, the current study is undertaken to find the effect of psycho-education on psychological distress in elderly in our setting.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%