Maintaining dignity for patients approaching death is a core principle of palliative care. However, translating that principle into effective methods for guiding care at the end of life can be a complex and daunting task. Dignity therapy, a psychological intervention developed by Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov and his internationally acclaimed research group, is specifically designed to address many of the psychological, existential, and spiritual challenges that patients and their families face as they confront the reality of life coming to an end.
Tested with patients suffering from advanced illnesses in various countries including Canada, the United States, Australia, China, Scotland, England, and Denmark, dignity therapy has been shown to not only benefit patients, but also their families.
This book, Dignity Therapy: Final Words for Final Days, is the first to lay out the comprehensive blueprint for this unique and meaningful intervention. Dr. Chochinov addresses one of the most significant dimensions of being human: the fragility of life. He argues that dignity therapy offers a pathway to preserve meaning and hope for patients who are nearing the end of their lives.
Authors:
Harvey Max Chochinov (Author)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
January 4, 2012
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