title: Use of humour and laughter in patient care.
abstract: Research into humour and laughter has indicated that these have psychological, social and physical effects which may have useful applications for patient care. Humour and laughter are potentially useful therapeutic tools but, as yet, little clinical research into their utilization or efficacy has been conducted in the UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mallett
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007845:Laughter; D009732:Nursing Care; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic