The Impact of Laughter Yoga on Mental Well-being of Cancer Patients under Chemotherapy

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Evidence Based Care Journal Pub Date : 2019-10-01 DOI:10.22038/EBCJ.2019.39928.2050

M. N. Nia, Samira Mohajer, M. Ghahramanzadeh, S. Mazlom

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Abstract

Background: It is generally accepted thatcancer affects the concept of mental well-being by changing the physical, psychological, spiritual, and social dimensions of the patient's life. Laughter yoga as one of the complementary therapies may promote mental well-being in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of laughter yoga on the mental well-being of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Method: This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 69 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Reza Medical Center, Mashhad, Iran, in 2018. The intervention group was subjected to four 20-30 min sessions of laughter yoga prior to chemotherapy. On the other hand, the control group received routine self-care training. The mental well-being scores were measured using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) before and after the laughter yoga sessions. Data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 20) using an independent t-test, Mann-Whitney test, Wilcoxon test, and repeated measures ANOVA. Results: According to the results,the mean age values of the patients were 49.0±9.6 and 45.2±12.6 years in the intervention and control groups, respectively. Regarding the independent t-test results, the mean post-test WEMWBS score in the intervention group (50.0±8.9) was significantly higher than that in the control group (47.9±10.4, P=0.004). Moreover, the repeated measures ANOVA showed a significant increase in the mean post-test WEMWBS score in the intervention group (P<0.001). Implications for Practice: Laughter yoga can promote the mental well-being of patients undergoing chemotherapy; therefore, its clinical applications are recommended in this study.

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笑瑜伽对化疗癌症患者心理健康的影响

背景:人们普遍认为，癌症通过改变患者生活的生理、心理、精神和社会维度来影响心理健康的概念。笑瑜伽作为一种辅助疗法可以促进化疗患者的心理健康。目的:本研究旨在确定笑瑜伽对癌症化疗患者心理健康的影响。方法:对2018年在伊朗马什哈德Reza医疗中心接受化疗的69例癌症患者进行随机对照试验。干预组在化疗前进行了四次20-30分钟的笑瑜伽。另一方面，对照组接受常规的自我护理训练。在笑瑜伽课程前后，使用沃里克-爱丁堡心理健康量表(WEMWBS)测量心理健康分数。数据采用SPSS软件(version 20)进行分析，采用独立t检验、Mann-Whitney检验、Wilcoxon检验和重复测量方差分析。结果:结果显示，干预组和对照组患者的平均年龄分别为49.0±9.6岁和45.2±12.6岁。独立t检验结果显示，干预组WEMWBS测试后平均评分(50.0±8.9)显著高于对照组(47.9±10.4,P=0.004)。此外，重复测量方差分析显示，干预组测试后平均WEMWBS评分显著升高(P<0.001)。练习的意义:笑瑜伽可以促进化疗患者的心理健康;因此，本研究推荐其临床应用。

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Evidence Based Care Journal Medicine-Health Policy

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12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Evidence Based Care Journal (EBCJ) is an international, peer reviewed, scientific journal that seeks to promote the development and exchange of knowledge that is directly relevant to all spheres of patient care. The primary aim is to promote a high standard of clinically related scholarship which advances and supports patient care in practice. The Journal also aims to promote the international exchange of ideas and experience that draws from the different cultures in which practice takes place. Further, EBCJ seeks to enrich insight into clinical needs and the implications for patient care intervention and models of service delivery. Emphasis is placed on clinical practicality of research findings and strength of study design. EBCJ is essential reading for anyone involved in healthcare professions, whether clinicians, researchers, educators, managers, policy makers, or students. Contributions are welcomed from other health professionals on issues that have a direct impact on patient care.