کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2687118 1142994 2016 4 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Laughter Yoga, Adults Living With Parkinson׳s Disease, and Caregivers: A Pilot Study
ترجمه فارسی عنوان
یوگای خنده، زندگی بزرگسالان با بیماری پارکینسون و مراقبان: یک مطالعه مقدماتی
کلمات کلیدی
یوگا، خنده؛ بیماری پارکینسون؛ رفاه؛ مراقبان
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی طب مکمل و جایگزین
چکیده انگلیسی

ObjectiveThis study explored outcomes of Laughter Yoga in adults with Parkinson׳s disease (PD) and their caregivers. Laughter has been shown to generally improve mood in physically healthy adults, and specifically in adults with heart disease or cancer, but little research exists regarding the impact of laughter in adults with Parkinson׳s disease. Low mood is frequently a co-morbid condition for adults with Parkinson׳s disease, and can negatively affect their caregivers.DesignPre-experimental (O1 × O2) pretest–posttest design.Settings/LocationData collection occurred at six unique PD support groups in Southern California.SubjectsParticipants (N = 85) comprised a convenience sample of adults diagnosed with Parkinson׳s disease (n = 47) and accompanying caregivers (n = 38).InterventionSubjects participated in a 45-min Laughter Yoga (LY) session conducted by a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher.Outcome MeasuresThis study utilized the Laughter Yoga “How Do You Feel?” (HDYF) form. The form consists of a series of 10 scales labeled “well-being” measures including enthusiasm, energy level, mood, optimism, stress level, level of friendship with group members, level of awareness about breathing, level of muscle relaxation, level of mental relaxation, and ability to laugh without a reason.Results and ConclusionPaired sample t-tests reveal statistically significant improvements in well-being for adults with PD and their caregivers after attending an LY session. Therapists and other clinicians should consider utilizing this unique technique with adults with PD to address co-morbid low-mood conditions and include caregivers in the LY sessions for support and their own benefit.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing - Volume 12, Issue 3, May–June 2016, Pages 196–199
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