ArticlePalliative & supportive care2026
Feasibility of implementing Dignity Therapy in Dutch nursing homes: A pre-post study exploring potential effects on dignity, depression, and self-esteem.
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Abstract
objectivesDignity is a crucial value in caring for nursing home residents. These residents are extremely vulnerable due to, among others, their physical, social, and mental health risks. These risk factors can undermine their sense of dignity and induce feelings of inferiority and even depression.Dignity Therapy is a short, individualized psychotherapy aimed at decreasing the existential distress of patients with a terminal illness. It appeared to be successful in patients with incurable cancer and could be a valuable addition to the treatment of loss of dignity in nursing homes. We evaluated the feasibility of implementing Dignity Therapy in Dutch nursing homes and explored its potential effects on residents' dignity, depression, and self-esteem.
methodsA pre-post feasibility study was conducted in 2 nursing homes. Psychologists were trained to recruit residents and deliver Dignity Therapy. Standardized questionnaires were administered at baseline and follow-up to assess dignity, depressive symptoms, and self-esteem.
resultsPsychologists were able to recruit and deliver the intervention to 36 residents. Participants generally evaluated the experience as pleasant and meaningful. No significant differences were found between pre- and post-measurements for dignity, depressive symptoms, and self-esteem. Regarding depressive symptoms, men and non-religious residents showed higher levels of depressive symptoms after the 8-week follow-up. SIGNIFICANCE OF
resultsDignity Therapy is feasible and acceptable for residents in Dutch nursing homes. Although no significant effects on dignity, depression, or self-esteem were detected, further research with larger samples and optimized implementation strategies is needed to understand the potential impact of Dignity Therapy in this setting.
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