The Patient Dignity Inventory: just another evaluation tool? Experiences with advanced cancer patients

Palliative & Supportive Care 2017 June 21, pp1-7

María Rullán, María Arantzamendi, Ana Carvajal, Marina Martínez, Amaia Saenz de Ormijana, Carlos Centeno

The aim of the present work was to generate a better understanding of the experiences of healthcare staff when using the PDI. The authors conclude that as well as its intrinsic therapeutic value, it often led to a meaningful conversation with the patients on the meaning of life, dignity and other sensitive issues related to the process of advanced illness.

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