ArticleBMC complementary and alternative medicine2010
Laughter and humor as complementary and alternative medicines for dementia patients.
Article in BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02563587 (Efficacy of the Spontaneous Laughter on Postoperative Pain and Anxiety in Children. A Randomized Controlled Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 20 papers.
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Efficacy of the Spontaneous Laughter on Postoperative Pain and Anxiety in Children. A Randomized Controlled Trial
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 80 citations in OpenAlex.
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Abstract
backgroundThe number of dementia patients has increased worldwide, with an estimated 13.7 million dementia patients in the Asia Pacific region alone. This number is expected to increase to 64.6 million by the year 2050. DISCUSSION: As a result of advances in research, there several pharmacological therapies available for the treatment of dementia patients. However, current treatments do not suppress the disease process and cannot prevent dementia, and it will be some time before these goals are realized. In the meantime, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an important aspect in the treatment of dementia patients to improve their quality of life throughout the long course of the disease. Considering the individuality of dementia patients, applicability of laughter and humor therapy is discussed. Even though there are many things that need to be elucidated regarding the mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of laughter and humor, both may be good CAM for dementia patients if they are applied carefully and properly. SUMMARY: In this debate article, the physiological basis and actual application of laughter and humor in the treatment of dementia patients are presented for discussion on the applicability to dementia patients.
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