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Laughter Therapy Decreases Depression Among inSenior Citizens Residing in Old Age Homes by
Akhil Kumar and Satyajit Patra in IGWHC in Lupine Publishers.
Akhil Kumar and Satyajit Patra in IGWHC in Lupine Publishers.
Aging is an inevitable process and many factors like genes,
lifestyles, diet and environment determine longevity. As humans go
older, physical conditions decline which leads to many illnesses.
Depression constitutes the most common emotional disorder found
in older people. Estimates of the prevalence of major depressive
disorder of the elderly range from 2% - 10% of those 65 and older
[1]. Depression can be treated by administrating antidepressants,
electroconvulsive therapy, Transcranial magnetic stimulations,
cognitive behavioral and interpersonal therapies, lifestyle
modifications and alternative therapies [2,3]. The alternative therapies
encompass a variety of approaches which includes acupuncture, aroma
therapy, laughter therapy, biofeedback, chiropractic
treatments, guided imagery, dietary supplements, hypnosis, massage
therapy, meditation, relaxation and yoga [4]. There is growing
empirical literature on the effectiveness of laughter therapy on
depression on elderly [5]. The objectives of the study were to
compare the mean pre-test depression score of senior citizens between
the experimental and control group. We also intended to
compare the mean pre-test depression score of senior citizens in the
experimental group. The mean pre-test depression score of
senior citizens in the control group was compared. The mean post-test
depression score of senior citizens between the experimental
and control group was compared and evaluated. We also aimed to find out
the association between level of depression and selected
socio demographic variables of senior citizens in the experimental and
control group.
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