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The role of perceived dignity and control in the wish to hasten death among advanced cancer patients: A mediation model.

Cristina Monforte-RoyoIris CrespoAndrea Rodríguez-PratFrederic MarimonJosep Porta-SalesAlbert Balaguer
Published in: Psycho-oncology (2018)
The hypothesized model provides evidence for the impact of the four aforementioned factors on the WTHD. Our results suggest that personalized care plans which are able to enhance the sense of dignity and control among advanced cancer patients could help to reduce the likelihood or intensity of a WTHD.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • palliative care
  • advanced cancer
  • healthcare
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • quality improvement
  • health insurance