Dignity therapy: a psychotherapeutic intervention to enhance the end of life experience for people with Motor Neurone Disease and their family carers
| dc.relation.isnodouble | 20931 | * |
| dc.contributor.author | Bentley, Brenda | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Dr Lauren Breen | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Dr Moira O’Connor | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-30T10:05:27Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-01-30T10:05:27Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2015-02-16T00:06:33Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1400 | |
| dc.description.abstract |
Background: Dignity therapy has not been tested in people with MND and their families. Methods: This cross-sectional feasibility study used a one-group pre/post-test design with 29 people with MND and 18 family carers. Results: There were no significant changes on the outcomes. Feedback responses indicate dignity therapy is acceptable. Dignity therapy is feasible if communication issues can be overcome. Conclusions: While dignity therapy is feasible and acceptable, further research is warranted to explore its ability to diminish distress. | |
| dc.language | en | |
| dc.publisher | Curtin University | |
| dc.title | Dignity therapy: a psychotherapeutic intervention to enhance the end of life experience for people with Motor Neurone Disease and their family carers | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dcterms.educationLevel | PhD | |
| curtin.department | School of Psychology and Speech Pathology | |
| curtin.accessStatus | Open access |