An Integrative Review on Nursing Studies Related to Humor.
- Author:
Shin Jeong KIM
1
;
Sung Hee KIM
;
Jung Eun LEE
;
Hye Young KIM
;
So Young YOO
;
Jina OH
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Nursing;
Humor;
Review literature
- MeSH:
Child;
Humans;
Job Satisfaction;
Mass Screening;
Nursing Care;
Nursing*
- From:Child Health Nursing Research
2014;20(1):58-66
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper was to describe the attributes of nursing with humor based on an integrative review and to present basic information for developing humor intervention programs for children. METHODS: Using combinations of the terms 'nursing' and 'humor' as key words, the researchers searched four electronic databases to relevant identify studies. Thirteen studies were selected through full text screening of related research published in academic journals from January 1993 to April 2013. RESULTS: Through in-depth discussion and investigation of the relevant literature, three components emerged; 1) using instruments of coping for stress relief, 2) symptoms relief through pleasant feeling, and 3) job satisfaction and work improvement of nurse using humor. CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that humor is valuable as a nursing intervention for children and the possibility of bringing about positive results in nursing care if nurses utilize the sense of humor as fully as they can. Therefore, it is critical for nurses to develop a diversity of humor interventions for children as well as measurements to test quality and quantity of humor used in clinical pediatric settings.
