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Review
. 1999 Apr;8(2):80-4.

Humor as a perioperative nursing management tool

S Kurtz  1
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  • PMID: 10455821
Review

Humor as a perioperative nursing management tool

S Kurtz. Semin Perioper Nurs. 1999 Apr.

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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