Maheshkumar, T (2015) Effectiveness of laughter therapy on depression among elderly residing in selected old age home at Madurai. Masters thesis, College of Nursing, Madurai Medical College, Madurai.
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Abstract
Title: Effectiveness of laughter therapy on depression among elderly residing in selected old age home at Madurai. Objectives: To assess the level of depression among elderly residing in selected old age home at Madurai, To assess the effectiveness of Laughter therapy on depression among elderly residing in selected old age home at Madurai, To associate the level of depression among elderly residing in selected old age home at Madurai with their selected socio demographic variables. Hypotheses: There is a significant difference between the level of depression among the elderly before and after Laughter therapy, There is a significant association between the level of depression among elderly residing in old age home and their selected socio demographic variables. Modified Imogene King’s Goal Attainment Theory (1981) was adopted for this study. Methodology: A pre experimental one group pre test post test design was used. 40 elderly 60 and above 60 yrs of age were selected by purposive sampling method. The study was conducted in Sellur old age home at Madurai. Pre test was conducted by Geriatric depression scale on the first day after obtaining consent from all the subjects then Laughter therapy was given 20 minutes twice a day for 5 Consecutive days (total 10 sessions) for the subjects. Post test was assessed on 7th day using the same tool. Findings: Laughter therapy reduced the depression level of the elderly in the old age homes. There was a significant association between post test level of depression and age ( 60-70 years), sex(male),and medical illness(No medical illness),history of taking medicines ( Not taking medicines) among elderly in the old age home. Conclusion: The study concluded that Laughter therapy is cost effective, non invasive, non pharmacological complementary and alternative therapy to reduce the level of depression among elderly.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Laughter Therapy ; Depression ; Elderly Residing ; Selected Old Age Home ; Madurai. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Psychiatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Jul 2017 06:50 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Feb 2018 03:06 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/1846 |
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