Humor

Presented By: Kelsey LeVan RNSN Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing at Schuylkill Health

Objectives
Define humor Discuss + and humor Discuss how humor effects the body Discuss how to develop a sense of humor Discuss how to use humor in the nursing practice Nursing Diagnosis Resources

Humor? What is that??!! Any ideas?

Lets all take some time to ponder this question

Definition of Humor
funny quality: the quality or content of something such as a story, performance, or joke that elicits amusement and laughter ability to see something as funny: the ability to see that something is funny, or the enjoyment of things that are funny(Kim Ebensgaard Jensen, 2009)

Any thoughts on what is positive and negative humor?

Positive Humor
Never hurtful Doesnt degrade or injure another person emotionally Always uplifting Gives people a release of negativity that they may hold inside Excellent way to connect to people

Negative Humor
Can cause hurt feelings Destructive Damaging Usually is dirty jokes, and ethnic jokes Putting down others Sarcastic Just plain RUDE! Epidemic in school aged population

How to Develop a Sense of Humor Look for the unexpected! Forgive the accidental Relax and listen Adopt a childs perspective. Children see things in simple terms, with no subtexts of ego or concerns of what others think. Some of that freedom is a good thing, particularly if you tend to take yourself too seriously (Reynolds, 2013).

Humor?? How should I use this in the nursing practice?

Humor in the nursing practice

Laugh with your patients NOT at them Listen to them! Use humor to lift someones spirit! Perhaps use humor to relieve someones anxiety about an upcoming surgery

A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. Its jolted by every pebble on the road. Henry Ward Beecher

HUMORS EFFECT ON THE BODY

PHYSICAL BENEFITS 1. INCREASES ENDORPHINS & DOPAMINE

2. INCREASES RELAXATION RESPONSE

3. REDUCES PAIN 4. REDUCES STRESS (PBS, 2011)

IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING PHYSICAL BENEFITS, HUMOR ALSO PROVIDES A PERSON WITH COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, & SOCIAL BENEFITS (PBS, 2011)

COGNITIVE BENEFITS
Increased creativity Improved problem-solving ability Enhanced memory Increased ability to cope with stress, by providing an alternative, less serious perspective on ones problems (PBS, 2011)

EMOTIONAL BENEFITS
Elevates mood and feelings of well-being
Reduces depression, anxiety, and tension Increases self-esteem and resilience Increases hope, optimism, and energy (PBS, 2011)

SOCIAL BENEFITS
Bonding with friends and family Reinforcement of group identity and cohesiveness

Increased friendliness
Increased attractiveness to others Happier marriages and close relationships (PBS, 2011)

NURSING DIAGNOSIS R/T HUMOR

RISK FOR INEFFECTIVE COPING RISK FOR CAREGIVER ROLE STRAIN

RISK FOR SITUATIONAL LOW SELF ESTEEM

RISK FOR IMPAIRED RELIGIOSITY

MORE NURSING DIAGNOSISS

RISK FOR INEFFECTIVE GRIEVING

RISK FOR INEFFECTIVE SELF HEALTH MANAGEMENT

RISK FOR SELF-DIRECTED/OTHER-DIRECTED VIOLENCE RISK FOR POST-TRAUMA SYNDROME RISK FOR DISTURBED SLEEP PATTERN

Now, we are going to summarize what we learned!

What is humor?

What is the difference between + and humor?

List 2 positive effects humor has on the body.

How do we use humor in nursing?

What are some nursing diagnosis r/t humor?

Conclusion
In conclusion, we have talked about the definition of humor, + and humor, effects on the body, how to develop a sense of humor, how to use humor in the nursing practice, nursing diagnosis r/t humor and resources. Does anyone have any questions?

References
Kim Ebensgaard Jensen, A. E. (2009, August 18). Humor. Retrieved from Modern World: http://www.hum.aau.dk/~kim/Modern%20World%2009/mod4.pdf

PBS. (2011, March 13). PBS: An Emotional Life. Retrieved from Benefits of Humor: http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/topic/humor/benefitshumor Reynolds, L. (2013, Febuary 12). How to Develop a Sense of Humor. Retrieved from Ehow: http://www.ehow.com/how_4471320_developsense-humor.html

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