The positive interaction between personal and business life results in the health of the healthcare personnel and the success of the institution. Burnout, which occurs as a result of a crisis in an individual's working life, manifests itself as fatigue, lack of energy, feeling inadequate in the professional role and lack of confidence.
Laughter, which helps people to endure stressful situations or processes, improves a person's problem-solving ability by reducing depression and increasing insight. For this reason, laughter reduces a person's exposure to negative environmental cues and helps them with self-control. Laughter, a positive emotion, appears to be a useful and healthy way to cope with stress. The aim of the research to be conducted is to evaluate the effect of laughter yoga on the stress and burnout levels of midwives.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Volunteering to participate in research
* Answering survey and scale forms fully
* Social media accounts, presence in WhatsApp groups
* Ability to read and understand Turkish
* 5 years or more of working life in the profession
* Not having any health problems that would prevent communication
* Working in a maternity ward or gynecology ward
* Scoring 14 or above on the perceived stress scale
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not volunteering to participate in the research
* Answering survey and scale forms incompletely
* Not understanding Turkish
* Less than 5 years of working life in the profession
* Having any health problem that prevents communication
* Working outside the maternity ward or gynecology ward
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial used Laughter Yoga to measure its effect on burnout and perceived stress — is there any evidence from this completed study that my doctor has seen suggesting it actually reduced those scores in participants?
2Since this study is completed and was measuring burnout and psychological stress specifically, would my doctor recommend I look into Laughter Yoga as a complementary approach alongside any treatment I'm already receiving for burnout or stress?
3This trial wasn't a drug or device study, so what are the realistic risks or downsides my doctor thinks I should weigh before trying a group-based practice like Laughter Yoga for my stress symptoms?
4Given that this trial has finished and results may be available, can my doctor help me find out what the Perceived Stress Scale-10 and Burnout Scale scores actually showed, so we can discuss whether the findings are relevant to my situation?
5Are there other evidence-based approaches for burnout and psychological stress that my doctor would consider more established than what this trial was testing, and how might Laughter Yoga fit in alongside those options?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.