Dignity-related existential distress in end-of-life cancer patients: Prevalence, underlying factors, and associated coping strategies.
Andrea BoveroNader Alessandro SedghiMarta OpezzoRossana BottoManuela PintoValentina IeraciRiccardo TortaPublished in: Psycho-oncology (2018)
This study showed how DR-ED is a relevant problem for patients nearing death and furthermore highlighted 2 underlying factors. Finally, the research has shown that positive reframing and self-blame coping styles might be clinically relevant elements for interventions on ED.