ArticleClinical medicine insights. Pediatrics2020
Saving Costs for Hospitals Through Medical Clowning: A Study of Hospital Staff Perspectives on the Impact of the Medical Clown.
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- Medical clowning in hospitalized children: a meta-analysis.World journal of pediatrics : WJP · 2023Pooled it
- The impact of humor therapy on people suffering from depression or anxiety: An integrative literature review.Brain and behavior · 2023Pooled it
- Leisure Programmes in Hospitalised People: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- Achieving surprise and play in unexpected places: clowns as artistic resources in oncology and palliative care.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The Impacts of a Clown Doctor Program on an Adolescent Psychiatric Unit: A Mixed Methods Investigation.Child psychiatry and human development · 2025Article
- Medical clowns improve sleep and shorten hospitalization duration in hospitalized children.Scientific reports · 2024Observational
- Medical clowns in Coronavirus wards: A milestone in further integration into Israeli hospitals.Complementary therapies in clinical practice · 2023Article
- More Than Just an Entertainment Show: Identification of Medical Clowns' Communication Skills and Therapeutic Goals.Qualitative health research · 2023Article
- Butterflies, Dwarves, and Plastic Lollypops: A Case Report on Medical Clowning in a Children's Rehabilitation Hospital.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Motivations and Personal Traits Can Predict Self-Efficacy of the Clown Therapist: A Descriptive Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- A feasibility study of the use of medical clowns as hand-hygiene promoters in hospitals.PloS one · 2022Article
- Exploring the usefulness of medical clowns in elevating satisfaction and reducing aggressive tendencies in pediatric and adult hospital wards.BMC health services research · 2021Article
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Abstract
This study explores the perspectives of doctors, nurses, and technicians on the medical clown. A total of 35 subjects were interviewed one on one. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed for common themes. Medical staff outlined novel limitations and views of future directions for the field of medical clowning. Most importantly, many previously unpublished benefits of medical clowns were described. These reported benefits included cost-saving measures for the hospital, increases in staff efficiency, better patient outcomes, and lower stress in medical staff. Given that most of the limitations on medical clowning are financial in nature, these findings have substantial implications for the future of the field. As medical clowning continues to grow, this study outlines the potential for various future research projects within this field of study.
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