Nurse and humor at work place

Authors

  • Lilijana Jerčič
  • Petra Kersnič

Keywords:

medicinska sestra-bolnik odnosi, humor

Abstract

The article presents the theme of humor and laughter as a means of fighting burn-out and stress at work place. The first part of the article presents theoretical definition of humor and laughter in professional and everyday life, as well as sources, function and effects of stress and burn-out syndrome in nurses. The second part of the article presents a research study the aim of which was to ascertain the effect of humor on work quality and work climate and on needs for education. The discussion and conclusion parts present conclusions and propositions for building in humor in everyday professional and private life of nurses.

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Published

2004-12-01

How to Cite

Jerčič, L., & Kersnič, P. (2004). Nurse and humor at work place. Slovenian Nursing Review, 38(4), 275–285. Retrieved from https://obzornik.zbornica-zveza.si:8443/index.php/ObzorZdravNeg/article/view/2515

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 4 (2004)

Section

Retrospective (archive)

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