Dignity Impact as a Primary Outcome Measure for Dignity Therapy.
Lisa ScartonSungho OhAshley SylveraRalph LamongeYingwei YaoHarvey ChochinovGeorge FitchettGeorge HandzoLinda EmanuelDiana WilkiePublished in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2018)
We found that, compared to both other groups, patients who received DT reported significantly higher DIS ratings, which is consistent with the DT focus on meaning-making, preparation for death, and life completion tasks. We propose that the DIS be used as the primary outcome measure in evaluating the effects of DT.