title: Incorporating fun into the business of serious work: the use of humor in group process.
abstract: Incorporating formal humor and creative play into group process improves the outcome of serious work. This article discusses the use of humor and play in a traditionally serious setting. On-the-job playfulness improves communication, creativity, problem solving, and team building, thereby increasing productivity and satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Services, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle 98195-6118, USA.
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Burchiel
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003405:Creativity; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D010988:Play and Playthings; D011340:Problem Solving; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic