Using humour to enhance the nurse-patient relationship.

Nurs Stand

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University, Leicester.

Published: June 2014

The appropriate use of humour is a valuable asset in nursing practice. Used daily in interactions with patients, humour can help to develop the therapeutic relationship and build resilience. This article discusses how humour can promote physiological and psychological wellbeing, while reducing stress and anxiety. Recommendations for including humour in patient care are outlined.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns2014.03.28.30.37.e8412DOI Listing

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