Humor as a perioperative nursing management tool
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Humor as a perioperative nursing management tool
Abstract
Humor is a powerful tool for accomplishing management goals. This article offers suggestions for using humor to relieve stress, cultivate teamwork, buy attention, improve morale, increase productivity, foster communication, enhance problem solving, and create a positive work culture in the operating room.
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