Effect of Laughter Yoga on Surgical Fear and Anxiety in Patients Applied Before Ureteroscopy

Launched by KOCAELI UNIVERSITY · Dec 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of laughter yoga on patients who are feeling fearful or anxious about undergoing a procedure called ureteroscopy, which is often used to treat kidney stones. Many people experience significant fear before surgery, which can lead to physical symptoms like a racing heart and muscle tension, as well as emotional distress. The trial aims to see if practicing laughter yoga, a fun and relaxing activity that combines laughter with breathing exercises, can help reduce this fear and anxiety.

To participate in this study, patients need to be over 18 years old, able to understand and communicate in Turkish, and scheduled for ureteroscopy. They should not have any serious mental health issues, substance abuse problems, or specific medical conditions like heart disease or glaucoma. If eligible, participants can expect to join laughter yoga sessions before their surgery, which may help them feel calmer and more at ease during the procedure. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and the goal is to see if this enjoyable practice can improve patients' overall well-being as they prepare for surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • It will be applied to patients who agree to participate in the study, are scheduled to undergo ureteroscopy in a urological surgery clinic, have no hearing or vision problems, are over the age of 18, understand and speak Turkish, are literate, and can communicate.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with mental retardation and any psychiatric disorder, alcohol or drug addiction, hypertension or heart disease, hernia, glaucoma will be excluded.