Pengaruh Terapi Tertawa terhadap Tingkat Kemarahan pada Pasien Perilaku Kekerasan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Dukuhturi Kabupaten Tegal

Abstract

The research was conducted to implement laughter therapy to reduce anger levels in patients with violent behavior disorders. Methodology: This was a descriptive analytical study with a case study approach. The subjects were people with mental disorders. Data obtained through interviews, observation, and physical examination. Those were presented in the form of a narrative text and a frequency distribution table. Result: The levels of anger before being given laughter therapy in patient 1 and 2 were 20 and 22. After the therapy for 3 days the score in patient 1 decreased by 7 while patient 2 became 7 in the low category. Recommendation: Patients with violent behavior should be given laughter therapy to reduce the anger.