The impact of laughter yoga on depression and anxiety among retired women: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to investigate the impact of laughter yoga (LY) on depression and anxiety among retired women.
Results Summary
The study found a significant difference in depression and anxiety scores between the intervention and control groups, with LY showing effectiveness in reducing these symptoms. The effects were statistically significant (p < .001) at weeks 4 and 8.
Population
Retired women in Bojnurd, Iran.
Effective Dosage
Twice weekly LY sessions.
Duration
8 weeks.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
laughter yoga (LY) | decrease | depression scores | retired women in city of Bojnurd, Iran | p <.001 | significant difference in the pattern of | #1 |
laughter yoga (LY) | decrease | anxiety scores | retired women in city of Bojnurd, Iran | p <.001 | significant difference in the pattern of | #2 |
laughter yoga (LY) | decrease | depression | retired women | - | effective intervention in reducing | #3 |
laughter yoga (LY) | decrease | anxiety | retired women | - | effective intervention in reducing | #4 |
Recently, laughter yoga (LY) has been introduced for managing depression and anxiety. This study aimed to investigate the impact of LY on depression and anxiety among retired women in city of Bojnurd, Iran, 2018. Sixty-six retired women were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Intervention group received LY twice weekly for 8 weeks; control group had their routine daily activities. Depression and anxiety levels were measured at study initiation, week 4, and week 8 in both groups. Results showed significant difference in the pattern of depression (p <.001) and anxiety (p <.001) scores within and between groups. LY could be an effective intervention in reducing depression and anxiety among retired women.