Use of humour in patient care.

Full Abstract

Laughter and humour are an intrinsic part of our daily lives, but do nurses recognise the importance of humour in reducing stress and promoting feelings of wellbeing for patients and fellow staff members?

Author information

Author/s: Harries, G (G);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) (Br J Nurs), published in ENGLAND. (Language: eng)

Reference: -1995 Sep 28-Oct 11; vol 4 (issue 17) : pp 984-6

Dates: Created 1995/12/07; Completed 1995/12/07; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 7580092, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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