Humour and professional care – (in)compatible?


Humour, Laughter, Theoretics


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Are humour and the care industry really incompatible? Many may think that with all the misfortunes that a caregiver encounters on a daily basis, humour is out of place and even inappropriate. But with the right use of humour, situations can be viewed from a different perspective, tensions in everyday work can be reduced and friendships can be built. And humour can also be used sensibly and have a supportive effect in professional care.

A Day without Laughter is a day wasted – Who said it?


Humour, Jokes, Laughter, Theoretics, Way of Life


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A day without laughter is a day wasted. Charlie Chaplin once said ‘a day without laughter is a day wasted’ and his life and films always encouraged us to laugh. No one can stay without laughing watching his films. Charlie Chaplin was a British comedian, producer, writer, director and composer, widely known in the world. He is considered the greatest comedian on screen and one of the most important figures in film history.

Nursing a serious business?


Congres & Symposium, Daily Life, Humour, Way of Life


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Nursing is a serious profession that requires a lot of compassion, empathy, and care. However, even in the most challenging situations, humour can be a powerful tool to help patients feel more relaxed and comfortable. In this article, we will explore how humour can be used in nursing interventions to improve the quality of care and strengthen friendships between patients and nurses.

Humour and Laughter in Palliative Care – Part 5


Daily Life, Laughter, Palliative Care, Theoretics


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Humour and laughter are present in most of human interaction. Interactions inhealth care settings are no exception. Palliative care practitioners know from experiencethat humour and laughter are common in palliative care despite the seriousness of the carecontext. Research establishing the significance of humor in care of the dying is limited

Humour and Laughter in Palliative Care – Part 4


Daily Life, Laughter, Palliative Care, Theoretics


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Humour and laughter are present in most of human interaction. Interactions inhealth care settings are no exception. Palliative care practitioners know from experiencethat humour and laughter are common in palliative care despite the seriousness of the carecontext. Research establishing the significance of humor in care of the dying is limited This is Part 4 – The Research – Part 3