The Sense of Dignity at the End of Life: Reflections on Lifetime Values through the Family Photo Album

The Sense of Dignity at the End of Life: Reflections on Lifetime Values through the Family Photo Album

This study focuses on the dimensions of dignity, linking Chochinov’s Dignity Therapy to Schwartz’s Theory of Values. The use of family photo albums has enriched the application of dignity therapy. Seven terminal patients in home-based palliative care participated in the therapeutic intervention. To...

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Main Authors: Ines Testoni, Vera Baroni, Erika Iacona, Adriano Zamperini, Shoshi Keisari, Lucia Ronconi, Luigi Grassi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
Subjects:
dignity therapy
human values
PhotoTherapy
end of life
palliative care
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/10/11/177

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