Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (Mar 2022)
A study to assess the effectiveness of laughter therapy and Nurse Led Intervention on physical and psychosocial problems among institutionalized elderly with BADL deficit at Ernakulam District in Kerala
Abstract
Introduction: A longer life brings with it opportunities, not only for older people and their families, but also for societies as a whole. Yet the extent of these opportunities and contributions depends heavily on one factor health.1 Methodology: A quantitative approach with an experimental design was adopted with an aim to assess the effectiveness of laughter therapy, Nurse led interventions and combined interventions on physical, psychosocial problems and BADL deficits among elderly. Tools were developed by the researcher and were validated. The reliability of the tool was 0.93. Old age homes were selected by convenience sampling and selected old age homes were randomly assigned for interventional and control groups. Groups divided as control, laughter therapy, Nurse led intervention and combined interventional group. Post test was conducted on eighth week. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: From the results it had been concluded that laughter therapy and Nurse Led Intervention were effective but combined intervention is more effective. Discussion: The study brought out the findings that there is a significant difference in the BADL deficit, physical and psychosocial problems between the elderly who receive laughter therapy, Nurse Led Intervention and combined intervention. Conclusion: A comprehensive public health response must address this wide range of older people's experiences and needs. Health systems need to be better organized around older people's needs and preferences, designed to enhance older peoples intrinsic capacity, and integrated across settings and care providers.
