Effects Of Laughter On Patient
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s and Caregiver
Laughter can be a powerful therapy for most patients and the caregivers. There are many benefits from the effects of humor and laughter on the body, mind, and spirit; the patient during recovery from illness; and the health professional during delivery of care. Most experienced care ....
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.... at what is troubling us. Humor gives us a sense of perspective and may allow for refocusing thoughts during times of difficultly. Laughter provides an opportunity for the release of those uncomfortable emotions, which, if oppressed, may create changes that are harmful.
Caregivers, as well as patients are in need of the therapeutic effects of humor and laughter. Healthcare providers may experience feelings of failure when their efforts are ineffective. They may feel anger and frustration wh ....
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