Development of tools to measure dignity for older people in acute hospitals.
Marcelle Tauber-GilmoreChristine NortonSue ProcterTrevor MurrellsGulen AddisLesley BailliePauline VelascoPreet AthwalSaeema KayaniZainab ZahranPublished in: Journal of clinical nursing (2018)
We have developed a simple format for a dignity survey and observations. Overall, most patients reported electronically that they received dignified care in hospital. However, observations identified a high percentage of interactions categorised as neutral/basic care, which, while not actively diminishing dignity, will not enhance dignity. There is an opportunity to make these interactions more positive.
Keyphrases
- advanced cancer
- palliative care
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- quality improvement
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- liver failure
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- pain management
- cross sectional
- emergency department
- patient reported outcomes
- hepatitis b virus
- aortic dissection
- patient reported
- chronic pain