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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100195176219

ISBN-139780195176216

eBay Product ID (ePID)109578739

Product Key Features

Number of Pages224 Pages

Publication NameDignity Therapy : Final Words for Final Days

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2012

SubjectDeath & Dying, General, Terminal Care, Nursing / Palliative Care

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPhilosophy, Social Science, Medical

AuthorHarvey Max Chochinov

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight10.6 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2011-016652

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal616/.029

Table Of Content1. Dignity and the End of LifeWhy Study Dignity?Dignity and Empirical ResearchThe Model of Dignity in the Terminally IllIllness-Related Concerns- Level of Independence- Symptom DistressDignity-Conserving Repertoire- Dignity-Conserving Perspectives- Dignity-Conserving PracticesSocial Dignity Inventory- Privacy Boundaries- Social Support- Care Tenor- Burden to Others- Aftermath ConcernsReferences2. Moving Dignity into CareHow the Dignity Model Informs Dignity Therapy- Form- Tone- ContentDignity Therapy RevealedThe First Clinical Trial is PublishedWhat about Families?Gold Standard EvidenceTime to Move OnReferences3. Introducing Dignity Therapy to Patients and FamiliesPatient Selection for Dignity TherapyWho Should Not Take Part in Dignity Therapy?4. Doing Dignity TherapySetting up the Dignity Therapy SessionThe Role of the Dignity TherapistReferences5. The Generativity DocumentThe Rationale for Editing Dignity Therapy TranscriptsTranscribing the Audio-Recorded InterviewEditing the Verbatim Transcript- Cleaning Up the Transcript- Clarifying the Transcript- Finding a Suitable Ending- The Patient Has the Final Say6. From Start to Finish7. Moving Forward

SynopsisCongratulations to Dr. Harvey Chochinov, winner of the Canadian Medical Association's Frederic Newton Gisborne Starr Award 2012.Maintaining dignity for patients approaching death is a core principle of palliative care. Translating that principle into methods of guiding care at the end of life, however, can be a complicated and daunting task. Dignity therapy, a psychological intervention developed by Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov and his internationally lauded research group, has been designed specifically to address many of the psychological, existential, and spiritual challenges that patients and their families face as they grapple with the reality of life drawing to a close. Tested with patients with advanced illnesses in Canada, the United States, Australia, China, Scotland, England, and Denmark, dignity therapy has been shown to not only benefit patients, but their families as well. In the first book to lay out the blueprint for this unique and meaningful intervention, Chochinov addresses one of the most important dimensions of being human. Being alive means being vulnerable and mortal; he argues that dignity therapy offers a way to preserve meaning and hope for patients approaching death. Dignity Therapy: Final Words for Final Days is a beautiful introduction to this pioneering and innovative work. With history and foundations of dignity in care, and step by step guidance for readers interested in implementing the program, this volume illuminates how dignity therapy can change end-of-life experience for those about to die - and for those who will grieve their passing., Maintaining dignity for patients approaching death is a core principle of palliative care. Translating that principle into methods of guiding care at the end of life, however, can be a complicated and daunting task. Dignity therapy, a psychological intervention developed by Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov and his internationally lauded research group, has been designed specifically to address many of the psychological, existential, and spiritual challenges that patients and their families face as they grapple with the reality of life drawing to a close. Tested with patients with advanced illnesses in Canada, the United States, Australia, China, Scotland, England, and Denmark, dignity therapy has been shown to not only benefit patients, but their families as well. In the first book to lay out the blueprint for this unique and meaningful intervention, Chochinov addresses one of the most important dimensions of being human. Being alive means being vulnerable and mortal; he argues that dignity therapy offers a way to preserve meaning and hope for patients approaching death. Dignity Therapy: Final Words for Final Days is a beautiful introduction to this pioneering and innovative work. With history and foundations of dignity in care, and step by step guidance for readers interested in implementing the program, this volume illuminates how dignity therapy can change end-of-life experience for those about to die - and for those who will grieve their passing., Maintaining dignity for patients approaching death is a core principle of palliative care. Dignity therapy, a psychological intervention developed by Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov and his internationally lauded research group, has been designed specifically to address many of the psychological, existential, and spiritual challenges that patients and their families face as they grapple with the reality of life drawing to a close. In the first book to lay out the blueprint for this unique and meaningful intervention, Chochinov addresses one of the most important dimensions of being human.

LC Classification NumberR726.8C483 2012