Tuesday 26 August 2014

Efficacy of dignity therapy on depression and anxiety in Portuguese terminally ill patients: a phase II randomized controlled trial

Journal of Palliative Medicine, June 2014, vol./is. 17/6(688-95)
Juliao M, Oliveira F, Nunes B, Vaz Carneiro A, Barbosa A

Eighty participants were included in this study and followed for 30 days. The authors conclude that dignity therapy resulted in a beneficial effect on depression and anxiety symptoms in end-of-life care. The therapeutic benefit was sustained over a 30-day period.