Saranya, R (2019) A Quasi Experimental study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy on Level of Stress among Staff Nurses Working in Oncology Unit at Selected Hospitals in Trichy. Masters thesis, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Nursing, Pudukkottai.
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Abstract
Stress is an unavoidable condition of life. Although we can't eliminate it, we can use our understanding of stress to control its effect and thereby enjoy more productive and satisfying life both at work and elsewhere. Some of the behavioral consequences for individuals experiencing chronic stress are sleep disorders, change in the eating habits, increased smoking, more alcohol consumption and nervous mannerism such as rapid speech, fighting and rudeness towards others. The most extreme cases of stress result in workplace violence. Where a person end up physically attacking or even killing co workers. Performance decline is perhaps the most studied behavioral consequence of stress. However optimal degree of stress is essential to obtain the proper performance. We all know that trying to eliminate stressful situations in our daily lives is wishful thinking. Therefore the real solution lies in learning how to cope with stress on a daily basis. One must voluntarily activate his /her Para sympathetic nervous system at the end of each day to drain off the stress and tension which accumulated during the day. When you are under stress your emotion is too high and it drains the energy. Energy exercises are necessary to boost up energy. The concept of laughter has been conceptualized from ancient times. One of the simple &easiest forms of energy exercise which is gifted from god for human being is laughter. Laughter reduces stress &tension thereby enhancing well being. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: “A Quasi Experimental study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy on Level of Stress among Staff Nurses Working in Oncology Unit at Selected Hospitals in Trichy”. OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the pretest and post test level of stress among staff nurses working in oncology unit in experimental and control group. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of laughter therapy on level of stress among staff nurses working in oncology unit in experimental group. 3. To find out the association between the post test level of stress among staff nurses working in oncology unit with selected demographic variable in experimental group. Conceptual frame work: Imogene Kings Goal Attainment Theory. Research design : Quasi Experimental, Non Randomized Control Group Design. Population : Staff Nurses. Sample size : 60 Staff Nurses with stress (30 in experimental group and 30 control group). Sampling Technique : Non probability purposive sampling technique. Setting : GVN Hospital and Harshamithra Hospitals in Trichy. Tool : Modified stress scale for oncology nurses. Data collection : The period of data collection was 6 weeks. The laughter therapy was given for 20 minutes per day for 5 days to reduce the level of stress. Data analysis : Descriptive Statistics (Frequency, Percentage, Mean and Standard Deviation), and Inferential statistics (paired “t” test, unpaired “t” test, chi-square) were used to test the research hypotheses. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY: 1. Staff nurses from experimental group had experienced mild and moderate level of stress compared from control group. 2. There was a significant difference in the level of stress among staff nurses working in oncology unit after the administration in experimental group. 3. There was a significant association between the post level of stress with the selected demographic variables in experimental group. CONCLUSION: 1. Laughter therapy was simple and effective method for reducing the stress among staff nurses working in oncology unit. 2. Laughter therapy helps to relieve the stress and promote the well being among staff nurses working in oncology unit.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | 301732351 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Quasi Experimental study, Effectiveness, Laughter Therapy, Level of Stress, Staff Nurses Working in Oncology Unit, Selected Hospitals, Trichy. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Psychiatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jan 2022 13:15 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jan 2022 13:15 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/18931 |
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