Dignity Therapy

2011 ◽  
pp. 79-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harvey Max Chochinov ◽  
Nancy A. McKeen
Keyword(s):  
Dignity Therapy

scholarly journals Effects of dignity therapy on palliative patients’ family members: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Leonor Grijó ◽  
Carolina Tojal ◽  
Francisca Rego
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Dignity Therapy ◽  
Bibliographic Search ◽  
Palliative Patients

Abstract Objective Dignity therapy (DT) is a kind of psychotherapy that identifies the main concerns of end-of-life patients that affect their perception of dignity and helps them to find a new meaning in life. Most prior studies on DT analyze outcomes for palliative care patients. The aim of this systematic review is to explore the outcomes of DT in palliative care patients’ family members. Method In June 2020, a bibliographic search was performed using the terms “Dignity Therapy” and “Palliative Care” in the following databases: Cochrane library, TRIP database, PUBMED, Scopus, and Web of Knowledge. Of the 294 articles found, 8 met the selection criteria and were considered in the present study. No articles were excluded based on their publication date. Results Family members generally believe that DT helps them to better prepare the patient's end-of-life and overcome the bereavement phase. The legacy document was considered a source of comfort, and most would recommend DT to other people in their situation. DT is generally considered as important as any other aspect of the patient's treatment. Significance of results There is evidence of the benefits of DT for palliative patients’ family members. However, there are still few studies that evaluate these outcomes. The existing evidence is poorly generalized, and thus, further studies are needed to deeply explore the benefits of this therapy both for patients and their families.

scholarly journals Dignity Therapy for End-of-Life Care Patients: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 237437352199695
Author(s):  
Pearl Ed Cuevas ◽  
Patricia Davidson ◽  
Joylyn Mejilla ◽  
Tamar Rodney
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Dignity Therapy ◽  
Meta Analyses

Dignity therapy as an intervention has been used for individuals receiving palliative care. The goal of this review is to explore the current state of empirical support to its use for end-of-life care patients. Data sources were articles extracted from search engines PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. The years searched were 2009 to 2019 (10-year period). The review process was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Results revealed the feasibility, acceptability, satisfaction, and effectiveness of dignity therapy for life-limiting cases/conditions of patients in different age groups. It also highlighted the importance of the therapy setting and the need to apply this in the cultural context. The meaning of dignity therapy to patients and their family care members also emerged. Findings showed most patients displayed the need to leave a legacy and from this their core values surfaced. In conclusion, this review highlighted the contribution of dignity therapy to the holistic care of patients who hope to leave a legacy. The therapy was also relevant to decrease the anxiety; depression, and burden of family members throughout the palliative care period of their loved ones.

scholarly journals Dignity Therapy: Narratives at the End of Life (FR414)

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 350
Author(s):  
Michelle Weckmann ◽  
Emily White ◽  
Lori Montross Thomas
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Dignity Therapy

scholarly journals Effects of Dignity Therapy on Family Members

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 542-547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa J. Scarton ◽  
Lara Boyken ◽  
Robert J. Lucero ◽  
George Fitchett ◽  
George Handzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Members ◽  
Dignity Therapy

Dignity Therapy

2021 ◽  
pp. 287-290
Author(s):  
Harvey Max Chochinov ◽  
Lori Montross
Keyword(s):  
Dignity Therapy

To Honor and Bear Witness: A Clinician's Reflection on Dignity Therapy for People Living with Dementia

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 1007-1008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desiree D. Aspiras ◽  
Jessica Empeño ◽  
Lori P. Montross-Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Dignity Therapy ◽  
Bear Witness

scholarly journals Testing the feasibility of the Dignity Therapy interview: adaptation for the Danish culture

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lise J Houmann ◽  
Susan Rydahl-Hansen ◽  
Harvey M Chochinov ◽  
Linda J Kristjanson ◽  
Mogens Groenvold
Keyword(s):  
Dignity Therapy
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