Dignity Flashcards
define patient dignity
patient dignity is feeling valued and comfortable psychologically with one’s physical presentation and behaviour, level of control over the situation, and the behaviour of other people in the environment.
name the attributes of dignity and provide examples / define.
RESPECT
- patient feels that they are valued and respected; maintaining their privacy and rights
AUTONOMY
- having a choice; involving family members and patient to make choices for themselves
EMPOWERMENT
- patient feeling that they are important to us, thus developing resilience; empowering them and respecting them
COMMUNICATION
- verbal and non-verbal; taking the time to explain the different aspects of care to a patient
The Dignity Model: explain one of the categories = ILLNESS RELATED CONCERNS
ILLNESS RELATED CONCERNS: how the illness itself affects personal feelings of dignity.
The Dignity Model: explain one of the categories = DIGNITY CONVERSING REPERTOIRE
DIGNITY CONVERSING REPERTOIRE: how a patient’s own perspectives and practices can impact their sense of dignity.
The Dignity Model: explain one of the categories = SOCIAL DIGNITY INVENTORY
SOCIAL DIGNITY INVENTORY: how the quality of interactions with others can enhance or detract from one’s sense of dignity.
explain the ABCDs of dignity in care
ATTITUDE: how do our preconceived ideas affect our actions?
BEHAVIOUR: kindness and respect must be the basis.
COMPASSION: the secret in patient care is in caring for the patient.
DIALOGUE: communication is the first step in understanding.
what is the Patient Dignity Question (PDQ)?
a key question that should be considered every day by those who work in health care.
what is the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI)?
covers 25 potential patient concerns that should be regularly evaluated by healthcare providers.
what is Dignity Therapy?
a model for individualized psychotherapy for patients near end of life. this brief intervention gives patients a chance to record the meaningful aspects of their lives and leave something behind that can benefit their loved ones in the future.
