Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the reliability and validity of the Humour Styles Questionnaire (HSQ) in a sample of Spanish healthcare professionals.Design: A cross‐sectional study.Methods: The version of HSQ translated into Spanish by Cayssials and Pérez was used to validate on a sample of healthcare professionals (N = 250). The reliability analysed the Crombach's α coefficient and Pearson's correlation coefficient between the factors and the total scale score. The Exploratory Factor Analysis was carried out with Kaiser's criteria for the extraction of factors with Varimax rotation.Results: HSQ in this study sample reproduced the similar structure of the original version with four factors (affiliative, self‐enhancing, aggressive and self‐defeating humour). These factors explained 44.46% of the total variance and Cronbach's ranged from 0.64–0.79. Global HSQ scale reliability was 0.82.Conclusion: The HSQ is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing humour in healthcare professionals.

Background/Objectives: The state of patients’ health following liver transplantation is influenced by a number of factors. To provide personalized nursing care, it is essential to understand the impact that the transplant has had on the patient’s life. The primary aim of this study was to examine gender differences in the overall health effect following liver transplantation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Connor–Davidson 10 Resilience Scale, the 21-item Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory, and the Transplant Effects Questionnaire. Data were collected during May–July 2021, and statistical analyses were performed. Results: A sample of 174 liver transplant patients who completed questionnaires were included in this study. Of these, 24.1% were women. Psychological resilience in men was correlated with personal strength, whereas in women, it was associated with relationships with others. Significant gender differences were found in psychological post-traumatic growth since liver transplantation. Additionally, resilience levels were positively and significantly associated with adherence to immunosuppressive therapy following the transplant. However, no mediating or moderating effect of resilience was identified. Conclusions: The results provide valuable insights for validating and improving interventions from a gender perspective. Nursing care must incorporate a gender perspective to deepen our understanding of the emotional determinants and the ability to deal with them.

Background/Objectives: Multiple factors affect the state of patients’ health after liver transplantation. To offer personalized nursing care, it is crucial to understand the impact that transplant has had on the patient’s life. The primary aim of this study was to examine gender dif-ferences in the overall health effect following liver transplantation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Connor-Davidson 10 Resilience Scale, the 21-item Post Traumatic Growth Inventory, and the Transplant Effects Questionnaire. Data was collected during May-July 2021, and statistical analyses were performed. Results: A sample of 174 liver transplant patients who participated answering questionnaires were included, 24.1% were women. Psychological re-silience in men was correlated with personal strength, while in women, it was associated with re-lationship with other. Significant gender differences were found in psychological post-traumatic growth since liver transplantation. Additionally, resilience levels were positively and significantly associated with adherence to immunosuppressive therapy following the transplant. However, no mediating or moderating effect of resilience was identified. Conclusions: The results provide val-uable insights for validating and improving interventions with a gender perspective. Nursing care must incorporate a gender perspective to deepen our understanding of the emotional determinants and the ability to deal with them.

Background/Objectives: Being a healthcare professional often involves exposure to complex situations that can contribute to the development of psychological problems. Evidence suggests that both mental and physical health are crucial for the well-being of these professionals, which in turn influences the quality of care they provide to patients. The main aim of this study was to examine the association between adaptive and maladaptive forms of humor and psychopathological disorders among healthcare workers. Methods: A cross-sectional and descriptive correlational design was employed. The participants consisted of 250 healthcare professionals at a general hospital. Humor styles and the presence of psychological and psychosomatic symptoms were assessed. Data were collected using the Humor Styles Questionnaire (HSQ), the Short Checklist of Symptoms (LSB-50), and sociodemographic information. Spearman correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were conducted. Results: Healthcare professionals were more inclined to use affiliative and self-enhancing humor styles compared to self-defeating and aggressive humor. Affiliative and self-enhancing humor styles were negatively correlated with psychological symptoms, whereas aggressive humor and, to a lesser extent, self-defeating humor styles showed a significantly positive correlation with most psychological symptoms. Regression analysis revealed that positive humor styles negatively predicted all severity indices of the LSB-50. In contrast, negative humor styles, particularly self-defeating humor, positively predicted the severity indices. Being female, working night shifts, and having temporary contracts were positive predictors of most global indices of the LSB-50. Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of considering different types of humor as a potential strategy for improving the mental health of healthcare professionals, as well as the influence of other independent variables related to their personal and work environment. Positive humor styles, specifically affiliative and self-enhancing humor, are associated with a lower prevalence of psychological symptoms among healthcare professionals. Negative humor styles are correlated with a higher prevalence of these symptoms.

Throughout history, the conceptualisation of “humour” has posed a challenge, without achieving a definitive consensus. This study explores the application of humour in mental health, highlighting its potential to strengthen the therapeutic relationship. This research seeks to fill the knowledge gap in this constantly evolving field. To investigate mental health professionals' perceptions of using humour in the therapeutic relationship. A phenomenological interpretative approach was employed, following qualitative guidelines in healthcare. The study was conducted between November and December 2023. The target population consisted of mental health professionals working in acute units. A purposive sample of 10 participants was selected for the study. COREQ was used to organise individual interviews. Data collection included recorded interviews. The study had Ethics Committee approval and informed consent from participants. Data were analysed with ATLAS.Ti version 24. Ten professionals (5 women and 5 men), aged between 42 and 61 years with 20 to 35 years of experience in mental health, participated in the interviews. Data analysis yielded five main categories: barriers and benefits of using humour, professionals' humour styles, training in humour, and communication skills in the therapeutic relationship. An integrated understanding of humour in mental health and its impact on the therapeutic relationship is revealed. Barriers and benefits are highlighted, emphasising the need for specific training. The affiliative style is valued for its emotional connection, cautioning against other styles. The lack of training underlines the need to integrate humour into mental health training. The importance of adaptation and empathy in communicative interventions is emphasised, highlighting the need for greater awareness and training for a more humane and effective therapeutic environment.

Introducción. Las intervenciones de música en directo pueden ayudar a mejorar el bienestar tanto psicológico como físico, emocional y espiritual. El presente proyecto nace de un trabajo colaborativo e interdisciplinar entre dos titulaciones de grado: Enfermería e Interpretación Musical. Objetivos. Analizar la efectividad de una intervención musical en directo en el bienestar de pacientes oncológicos. Metodología. Se plantea un estudio de diseño mixto. Un estudio cuasiexperimental sin aleatorización para evaluar el efecto de la intervención con grupo un control (N=33) y experimental (N=33) durante la administración del tratamiento en un hospital de día oncológico. Se recogerán variables sociodemográficas y clínicas (nivel de ansiedad, afectividad y signos vitales). También se analizarán los niveles de ansiedad y variación en los signos vitales en los intérpretes (estudiantes de música) antes y después de los ensayos y de la intervención. Se diseña un estudio cualitativo fenomenológico-hermenéutico para conocer las experiencias de los pacientes y los intérpretes tras la intervención musical. Aplicabilidad práctica. En este proyecto se destaca la importancia de la colaboración entre estudiantes de dos disciplinas complementarias en contextos sanitarios reales. ABSTRACT Introduction. Live music interventions can help enhance psychological, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This research project stems from a collaborative and interdisciplinary effort between two undergraduate programs: Nursing and Musical Performance. Objectives. To analyze the effectiveness of a live music intervention on the well-being of oncology patients. Methodology. A mixed-methods study design is proposed. A quasi-experimental study without randomization will evaluate the effect of the intervention with a control group (N=33) and an experimental group (N=33) during chemotherapy treatment administration in a day hospital. Sociodemographic and clinical variables (anxiety levels, affectivity, and vital signs) will be collected. The levels of anxiety and changes in vital signs in the performers (music students) will be analyzed before and after rehearsals and the intervention. A phenomenological-hermeneutic qualitative study is designed to understand the experiences of the patients and performers after the musical intervention. Practical Applicability. This project emphasizes the importance of collaboration between students from two complementary disciplines in real healthcare settings, starting from their formative stages.