CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Laughter Therapy on the Mental Health of Elderly Living in a Nursing Home

Turkey (Türkiye)69 participantsStarted 2024-04-16

Plain-language summary

This study was designed and conducted as a randomized controlled experimental research with a pre-test and post-test control group to evaluate the effect of laughter therapy on psychological well-being, life satisfaction, and mental health of elderly individuals living in a nursing home.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years – 105 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over the age of 65 * Scoring ≥ 18 points on the Mini-Mental Examination * Having the ability to communicate * Not having participated in a laughter therapy session before Exclusion Criteria: * Having severe hearing or perception impairment that hinders communication * Having a physical or psychological condition that prevents participation in therapy * Having moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease, uncontrolled hypertension, epilepsy, abdominal surgery within the past 3 months, or a surgical procedure with a risk of bleeding * Choosing not to continue participating in the study

What they're measuring

Psychological Well-Being Scale for Older Adults

Timeframe: Pre-test, Post-test (6th week), Follow-up Test (4th week)

Life Satisfaction Scale for Older Adults

Timeframe: Pre-test, Post-test (6th week), Follow-up Test (4th week)

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21)

Timeframe: Pre-test, Post-test (6th week), Follow-up Test (4th week)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06722872

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-26

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