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  • 1Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA. sheljohn@iupui.edu

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Dignity Therapy (DT) effectively reduced existential distress in metastatic cancer patients. This study found DT feasible and acceptable for community cancer care settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Psychosocial Oncology
  • Existential Psychology

Background:

  • Dignity Therapy (DT) is an evidence-based intervention to alleviate end-of-life existential suffering.
  • Existing research highlights positive outcomes for patients and families, but DT is not widely implemented in community settings.
  • Translating DT into community clinical practice is crucial for broader patient access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of Dignity Therapy (DT) in a community cancer center.
  • To assess the impact of DT on depression, existential distress, and quality of life in patients with metastatic cancer.
  • To provide practical recommendations for clinicians interested in offering DT.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 10 patients with metastatic cancer receiving DT.
  • Administration of baseline and post-intervention measures for depression, existential distress, health-related quality of life, and intervention satisfaction.
  • Qualitative assessment of feasibility and acceptability from patient and family perspectives.

Main Results:

  • Dignity Therapy (DT) was found to be feasible and acceptable to most patients and their families.
  • Preliminary outcome data indicate potential benefits in managing depression and existential distress.
  • The intervention demonstrated potential for improving health-related quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Dignity Therapy (DT) can be successfully translated into a community cancer center setting.
  • DT is a feasible and acceptable intervention for patients with metastatic cancer, offering potential benefits.
  • Further research and implementation efforts are warranted to expand access to DT in palliative care.