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Humor as a teaching tool.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20704129     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The research and anecdotal literature has suggested therapeutic humor is beneficial in the treatment relationship between nurse and patient; however, the potential effects of therapeutic humor between students and faculty have largely been overlooked. The literature has substantiated that a positive rapport between teacher and student facilitates improved student performance during the clinical experience. The author posits that a teacher's skillful use of humor can be an effective means of establishing and maintaining rapport with a student during potentially stressful clinical experiences. This article discusses the use of appropriate humor and how humor can be leveraged for effective academic and clinical instructional purposes, particularly in high-stress, high-demand settings. The article reflects on the potential for misinterpretation of humor, urging careful consideration of the context for its use.
Authors:
Michael A Chiarello
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-07-22
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services     Volume:  48     ISSN:  0279-3695     ISO Abbreviation:  J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-13     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8200911     Medline TA:  J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  34-41     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
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Copyright 2010, SLACK Incorporated.
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