NCT06642727

The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Nurses' Burnout Level and Stress

The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Nurses' Burnout Level and Stress: Randomized Controlled Study

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Detailed description

The study examines the stress and burnout levels of nurses and their causes. Stress in nurses arises from factors such as working conditions, compatibility with colleagues, and insufficient equipment, among others. When this stress becomes chronic, it is referred to as burnout. The Maslach Burnout Inventory will be used to assess burnout levels, while the Nurse Stress Scale will be used to assess stress levels. Laughter yoga will be employed as a coping method. Laughter serves the function of engaging and relaxing effective muscles, improves respiratory functions, regulates blood circulation, reduces stress hormones, boosts the immune system's defenses, raises pain thresholds and tolerance, and enhances mental function. Many studies have observed that the positive effects of laughter yoga on human psychology are beneficial for burnout syndrome. This research will investigate how laughter yoga affects burnout and stress levels.

Conditions

• Burnout
• Stress

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-11-01
• Primary completion: 2024-12-01
• Completion: 2027-01-01
• First posted: 2024-10-15
• Last updated: 2024-10-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)