Experiences of dignity: Age at onset of serious illness matters.

Jakob Nelsen Nadia Shive C Robert Bennett Heather L Coats

Published in: Nursing ethics (2023)

Persons with early-onset illness experience dignity differently. Awareness of the importance of work and financial independence to the experience of dignity for seriously ill patients may enhance persons' dignity experience.

Keyphrases

early onset
advanced cancer
palliative care
end stage renal disease
late onset
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
healthcare
health insurance