A. Belcher
2016
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Journal of pediatric surgical nursing
Abstract
aughter may indeed be the best medicine! Some children undergoing surgical experiences are frightened and unsure of the caring of the L health care providers, whereas others use humor and laughter to communicate their trust and to reassure family and providers as well. Children are often more resilient than their parents and try to help their parents deal with their stress, using humor and laughter as mechanisms for doing so. Ron Berk (2004), a professor emeritus of the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, created the diagnosis of Mirthium (generic: laughtilyouplotz). On the basis of his review of the literature and personal experiences, he identified the following major benefits of the diagnosis with regard to humor and laughter: