A systematic review of the effect of laughter yoga on physical function and psychosocial outcomes in older adults

KURU ALICI, NİLGÜN; Donmez, AYŞE

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101252

A systematic review of the effect of laughter yoga on physical function and psychosocial outcomes in older adults

KURU ALICI N., Donmez A.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, vol.41, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Review
Volume: 41
Publication Date: 2020
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101252
Journal Name: COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Laughter yoga is one of the increasingly used methods among complementary health approaches in the world. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of laughter yoga on physical function and psychosocial outcomes in older adults.