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Laughter Yoga for Parkinson's Disease: A Mind-Body Nursing Intervention to Support Home Care
Abstract
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder impairing motor function, profoundly affecting patients and their caregivers. PD is characterized by motor impairments as well as various health-related quality of life, including well-being, anxiety, apathy, cognitive deficits, sleep disturbances, depression, and autonomic dysfunction. Studies indicate that mind-body interventions can complement PD medications and enhance patients' quality of life. Among mind-body interventions, Laughter Yoga (LY) has gained popularity, with evidence suggesting its potential for management of PD symptoms. LY has been shown to reduce stress, pain, tension, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. The benefits of LY may inform evidence-based nursing interventions to enhance the psychological well-being of individuals with PD and their caregivers. Nurses should receive training in LY or refer patients and caregivers to LY sessions during secondary care. Future research should investigate the use and effectiveness of LY as a nursing intervention for PD patients and their caregivers.
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