‘Dignity therapy’, a promising intervention in palliative care: A comprehensive systematic literature review

Martínez, Marina; Arantzamendi, María; Belar, Alazne; Miguel Carrasco, José; Carvajal, Ana; Rullán, María; Centeno, Carlos

doi:10.1177/0269216316665562

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‘Dignity therapy’, a promising intervention in palliative care: A comprehensive systematic literature review

Published in Palliative Medicine • Aug 26, 2016

Authors:

Marina Martínez

María Arantzamendi

Alazne Belar

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dignity therapy is psychotherapy to relieve psychological and existential distress in patients at the end of life. Little is known about its effect. AIM: To analyse the outcomes of dignity therapy in patients with advanced life-threatening diseases. DESIGN: Systematic review was conducte...

Subject

Dignity

Medicine

Quality of life (healthcare)

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