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Twenty Years of Dignity Therapy: Evidence, Challenges, and Implications for Person-Centered Care.

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Τίτλος: Twenty Years of Dignity Therapy: Evidence, Challenges, and Implications for Person-Centered Care.
Συγγραφείς: Chochinov HM; Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.; CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Πηγή: Journal of palliative medicine [J Palliat Med] 2026 Jun; Vol. 29 (6), pp. 718-720. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Mar 01.
Τύπος έκδοσης: Journal Article; Historical Article
Γλώσσα: English
Στοιχεία περιοδικού: Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9808462 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1557-7740 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15577740 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Palliat Med Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s): Original Publication: Larchmont, NY : Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., c1998-
Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): Dignity Therapy*/methods , Palliative Care*/methods , Terminal Care*/psychology , Terminally Ill*/psychology , Patient-Centered Care* , Personhood* , Person-Centered Psychotherapy*, Humans
Περίληψη: Twenty years have passed since Dignity Therapy was introduced as a brief psychotherapeutic intervention grounded in the Model of Dignity in the terminally ill. Designed to address threats to personhood by supporting generativity, meaning, and legacy, it invites patients to create enduring documents that reflect their values, identities, and life narratives. Although initially conceived for end-of-life care, Dignity Therapy has since been adapted for diverse populations, including children, individuals with non-malignant illness, those experiencing cognitive decline, people who are grieving; and has been implemented across varied cultural and linguistic contexts. It is now among the most extensively studied non-pharmacological interventions in palliative care. This article reflects on two decades of experience with Dignity Therapy, examining feasibility, cost considerations, potential risks, and sources of variability in outcomes. Beyond measurable effects, Dignity Therapy exemplifies a narrative-informed, person-centered approach, which underscores the centrality of attending to patients' stories as an integral component of compassionate palliative care.
Competing Interests: Author Disclosure StatementNo competing financial interests exist.
Contributed Indexing: Keywords: dignity therapy; generativity; legacy
Entry Date(s): Date Created: 20260302 Date Completed: 20260625 Latest Revision: 20260625
Update Code: 20260625
DOI: 10.1177/10966218261424181
PMID: 41766351
Βάση Δεδομένων: MEDLINE
Περιγραφή
ISSN:1557-7740
DOI:10.1177/10966218261424181