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Does Laughter Therapy Improve Symptoms Of Depression Among The Elderly Population?, Audrey L. Shaw
Does Laughter Therapy Improve Symptoms Of Depression Among The Elderly Population?, Audrey L. Shaw
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or
not laughter therapy improves symptoms of depression among the elderly population.
STUDY DESIGN: A review of three studies written in the English language published between 2007 and 2011.
DATA SOURCES: Two randomized controlled trials and one pilot study comparing the effect of laughter therapy on depression were found using PubMed, Medline, OVID, and Cochrane databases.
OUTOMES MEASURED: Outcomes measured in the studies included depression, quality of life, and life satisfaction.
RESULTS: Laughter therapy was shown to be beneficial as both an independent …