Effects of clowning on anxiety, stress, pain, and hormonal markers in paediatric patients
This study suggested that an intervention based on clowning is an effective strategy for decreasing pain, stress, and anxiety levels in paediatric patients in different clinical contexts. These findings support the implementation of humour therapy programs in paediatric units.
Authors
- Gloria L. Porras
- Julio C. Sánchez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5140-9397)
- Hector Mesa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1833-4642)
- Laura V. Muñoz
- Andrés F Ramírez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4136-114X)
- Juan C Olaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3162-2243)
- Marialejandra Torres Viera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6188-8494)
- Andrés M. García (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9311-3618)
Institutions
- Technological University of Pereira (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05211-1
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.44
Funders
- Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira