Laughter yoga: a surprising cure for nurse burnout?
NCT ID NCT07235735
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a structured laughter yoga program can reduce burnout, stress, and compassion fatigue in nurse managers. Eighty nurse managers will either join laughter yoga sessions twice a week for 8 weeks or continue as usual. Researchers will measure changes in stress, burnout, work performance, and decision-making through surveys.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Laughter Yoga Program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce burnout and stress for nurse managers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, and results may not apply to other groups. The benefits may be modest or not last long.
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