Dutch Dignity Therapy for Nursing Home Residents
Author Information
Author(s): Herman van Dammen, Kris Vissers, Gert-Jan van der Putten, Yvonne Engels
Primary Institution: Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Hypothesis
Can the Dignity Therapy Question Protocol be effectively translated and applied to Dutch nursing home residents?
Conclusion
The Dutch version of the Dignity Therapy Question Protocol was successfully translated and found to be suitable and acceptable for nursing home residents.
Supporting Evidence
- The translated questions were well understood by participants.
- All participants found the therapy suitable and acceptable.
- Participants appreciated the emotional experience of the therapy.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special talking therapy can help elderly people in nursing homes feel more dignified and share their life stories.
Methodology
The study involved translating the Dignity Therapy Question Protocol and testing its feasibility through interviews with nursing home residents.
Potential Biases
The interviews were conducted by a single researcher, which may introduce bias in the data collection process.
Limitations
The study was limited by the small sample size and the fact that it was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have affected participant recruitment.
Participant Demographics
The participants were 12 nursing home residents aged 69 to 90, with a mean age of 77, including 10 women and 4 men.
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