Abstract:
AIM:To identify the perceptions of nurses (working with adult patients) about potential barriers to the use of humour in practice. DESIGN/METHODS:A literature review of qualitative research and thematic synthesis were undertaken. Four key databases were systematically searched and manual search conducted. RESULTS:The review and thematic analysis identified five key themes from the included studies: (1) inappropriate situations, (2) being a new or junior nurse, (3) the impact on nurse professionalism, (4) differences in personality, and (5) environmental factors. CONCLUSION:Results from this thematic synthesis identified perceptions of nurses about potential barriers that prevent the use of humour in practice. The extent to which nurses use humour is related to personality factors, but is also affected by external and social factors. Reluctance in its use in practice is influenced by views that humour is unprofessional; with senior nurses found to have a pertinent role in influencing its use.
journal_name
Contemp Nursejournal_title
Contemporary nurseauthors
Jones P,Tanay MAdoi
10.1080/10376178.2016.1198235subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2016-02-01 00:00:00pages
106-18issue
1eissn
1037-6178issn
1839-3535journal_volume
52pub_type
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