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Journal of East-West Nirsing Research
2010 Volume.16 No. 1 p.35 ~ p.43
Effect of Humorous Video Tape on Depression and Stress Response in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Shin Bong-Ja

Kim Hye-Soon
Lee Myung-Hee
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the effect of humorous video on the depression and stress responses in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Methods: The quasi-experimental study was designed with a nonequivalent control group pre-post test. Research participants were assigned to a treatment group (n=23) and a control group (n=21). Treatment was watching humorous video tapes 30 min each time, three times a week. The depression level and state anxiety level were assessed using a questionnaire. Cortisol was measured by a blood test. The data were analyzed using -test, and t-test.

Results: Depression and anxiety were decreased significantly in the treatment group.

Conclusions: Humorous video tape could be a usefull tool at home and clinical setting as a nursing intervention to decrease depression and anxiety among the patients on hemodialysis.
KEYWORD
Humor, Hemodialysis, Depression, Stress
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