The meaning of dignity is commonly assumed but rarely examined in palliative care. Dying
with dignity often forms the basis of clinical decision making at the end of life, but is …

The basic tenets of palliative care are frequently subsumed under the goal of helping
patients to die with dignity. Our research group has studied the issue of dignity, with dying …

A central tenet of palliative care is to help people die with 'dignity'. The widespread use of
this term presupposes that this construct is well understood from the perspective of the …

Background: Several studies have been conducted examining the notion of dignity and how
it is understood and experienced by people as they approach death. Objective: The purpose …

Death is a unique experience for each human being, yet there is tremendous societal
pressure on a dying person to be a “good patient” while trying to experience the “good …

Background: Dying with dignity is regarded as a goal of quality end-of-life care. However,
the meaning of dying with dignity is ambiguous, and no comprehensive synthesis of the …

Dignity is a complex construct lacking clear meaning. While conceptualising dignity as a
basic right is useful in determining and justifying social and economic costs of health care, it …

Purpose: Dignity Therapy is a novel therapeutic intervention designed to address
psychosocial and existential distress among the terminally ill. This brief, individualized …

Dignity-based approaches in the care of terminally ill patie... : Current Opinion in Supportive
and Palliative Care Dignity-based approaches in the care of terminally ill patients : Current …

This paper presents a qualitative study exploring the meaning of 'dignity'to patients, relatives
and professionals. It examines the impact of advanced illness and treatment and the issues …