The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Burnout and Spiritual Well-Being Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Burnout and Spiritual Well-Being Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Laughter yoga, a complementary and alternative therapy, is suggested to reduce stress and promote psychological resilience. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga on burnout and spiritual well-being among intensive care nurses.This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 70 intensive care nurses in a university hospital, assigned to the intervention (n = 34) and control (n = 36) groups. The intervention group participated in eight laughter yoga sessions, while the control group received no intervention.
Laughter yoga, a complementary and alternative therapy, is suggested to reduce stress and promote psychological resilience. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga on burnout and spiritual well-being among intensive care nurses.This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 70 intensive care nurses in a university hospital, assigned to the intervention (n = 34) and control (n = 36) groups. The intervention group participated in eight laughter yoga sessions, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Spiritual Well-Being Scale at baseline and after the intervention. Descriptive statistics, paired and independent t-tests, and correlation analyses were performed.
Inclusion Criteria: age between 18-65 years, being a ICU nurse, voluntary and at least six months of ICU experience.
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Exclusion Criteria: prior laughter yoga experience, engagement in other non-pharmacological or pharmacological interventions for burnout, a diagnosed psychiatric disorder requiring medication, physical limitations (e.g., respiratory problems, vertigo, cardiac disease, hernia, epilepsy), recent surgery (within the last three months), lack of internet access or inability to use the online platform, failure to attend all sessions, or incomplete post-test data.
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