Using laughter yoga to reduce stress and burnout in midwives
'The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Midwives' Perceived Stress Level and Burnout Level: Randomized Controlled Study'
NA · Kırklareli University · NCT06519513
This study is testing whether laughter yoga can help midwives feel less stressed and burned out at work.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Kırklareli University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kırklareli) |
| Trial ID | NCT06519513 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of laughter yoga on stress and burnout levels among midwives. It aims to improve job satisfaction and overall well-being by incorporating laughter as a coping mechanism for stress. Participants will engage in laughter yoga sessions and complete surveys to assess changes in their stress and burnout levels. The research focuses on healthcare personnel, particularly midwives, who play a crucial role in providing quality care to mothers and newborns.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are midwives with at least five years of experience who are currently working in maternity or gynecology wards and can communicate effectively in Turkish.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with less than five years of experience in the profession or those working outside maternity or gynecology wards.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the mental health and job satisfaction of midwives, leading to improved patient care.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes using laughter therapy for stress reduction, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in research * Answering survey and scale forms fully * Social media accounts, presence in WhatsApp groups * Ability to read and understand Turkish * 5 years or more of working life in the profession * Not having any health problems that would prevent communication * Working in a maternity ward or gynecology ward * Scoring 14 or above on the perceived stress scale Exclusion Criteria: * Not volunteering to participate in the research * Answering survey and scale forms incompletely * Not understanding Turkish * Less than 5 years of working life in the profession * Having any health problem that prevents communication * Working outside the maternity ward or gynecology ward
Where this trial is running
Kırklareli
- Kırklareli University — Kırklareli, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: meltem yavuz, midwife
- Email: meltemy22@outlook.com
- Phone: 0 541 953 52 99
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Burnout, Psychological, Stress, Laughter, stress, burnout, laughter yoga