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Dignity therapy interventions for young people in palliative care: a rapid structured evidence review
Alison Rodriguez1, Joanna Smith2, Kirstine McDermid3
1Lecturer, Child and Family Health, Department of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Background:
Dignity therapy is becoming established in adult settings, with research supporting its effectiveness.
Aims:
This article aims to summarise and synthesise the research that has explored dignity therapy and related meaning-making interventions in palliative care with young people.
Methods:
A rapid structured review was undertaken. Quality appraisal was based on the randomised control trial or cohort study Critical Appraisals Skills Programme (CASP) tool.
Results:
Four studies met the inclusion criteria; one focused on young people (7-17 years), the other three included young people but mean ages were 50-70 years. Dignity therapy was found to improve aspects of wellbeing for the patient and was perceived as helpful for the family.
Conclusions:
Dignity therapy is well received, with improvements in measures of wellbeing. However, few studies have included young people (24 years and below). This highlights a clear gap in the literature, suggesting the need to develop and evaluate a dignity therapy or related meaning-making intervention to support young people.
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