None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will examine the feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of dignity therapy delivered through e-health methods for people with terminal illnesses. Who is it for? You may be eligible to join this study if you are aged 18 years or above and have been diagnosed with a life-limiting condition with a prognosis of six months or less, but are expected to survive 4 weeks or more. Study details All participants in this study will receive dignity therapy. Dignity therapy is an individualised end-of-life psychotherapy that aims to reduce distress and enhance quality of life for people with terminal illnesses and their families. Participants will receive 4 to 6 one hour sessions with a psychotherapist via e-health methods, such as videoconferencing, email or chat (depending on personal preference). Participants will be asked to complete some questionnaires one week post treatment in order to provide feedback and evaluate levels of anxiety and depression, quality of life and hopefulness.
Interventions
Dignity Therapy is a brief, individualized psychotherapeutic intervention typically comprising of 4 to 6 one hour sessions where people with terminal illness are offered the opportunity to create a legacy document, the Dignity Therapy transcript. The number of sessions, frequency of sessions, and total number of sessions is flexible depending on the needs and desires of the participants.
In this study, Dignity Therapy will be offered using e-health methods, such as videoconferencing, email o
Dignity Therapy is a brief, individualized psychotherapeutic intervention typically comprising of 4 to 6 one hour sessions where people with terminal illness are offered the opportunity to create a legacy document, the Dignity Therapy transcript. The number of sessions, frequency of sessions, and total number of sessions is flexible depending on the needs and desires of the participants. In this study, Dignity Therapy will be offered using e-health methods, such as videoconferencing, email or chat. The method chosen will depend on the preferences of participants. The therapy will be administered by a psychotherapist trained and experienced in dignity therapy. Adherence to the intervention protocol will be monitored by three co-investigators trained in dignity therapy, who will review 20-30% of randomly selected interview transcripts. In this research, we will examine the feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of dignity therapy delivered through e-health for equitable and cost-effective service delivery.
Sponsors
Murdoch University
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Persons diagnosed with a life-limiting condition with a prognosis of six months or less, but who are expected to survive 4 weeks or more.
Exclusion criteria
Persons unable to communicate in English and/or provide informed consent due to cognitive issues or illness severity. Persons who do not have access to a computer.
Outcome results
None listed