Table 5 Patient feedback questionnaires on DT

I have found Dignity Therapy to be helpful to me.

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1 / 5.3

It was helpful, because warm memories became present; it gave me a feeling of stability. (M 43)

I have found Dignity Therapy to be satisfactory.

1 / 5.3

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It was far more than satisfactory. DT is a gift. It was more than I expected. (M 43)

Dignity Therapy made me feel that my life currently is more meaningful.

2 / 10.5

3 / 15.8

Life had the same meaning before [DT]. (M 43)

Dignity Therapy has given me a heightened sense of purpose.

2 / 10.5

4 / 21.1

I see that what I did wasn’t that wrong after all. (M 47)

Dignity Therapy has given me a heightened sense of dignity.

3 / 15.8

2 / 10.5

I feel accepted the way I am. (W 42)

Dignity Therapy has lessened my sense of suffering.

3 / 15.8

5 / 15.8

DT has enhanced issues that help cope with the situation. (M 43)

Cancer stays cancer and death is unstoppable. (M 83)

Dignity Therapy has increased my will to live.

6 / 31.6

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My way of thinking has changed. (M 83)

I believe Dignity Therapy has or will be of help to my family.

2 / 10.5

3 / 15.8

I hope that my family’s cohesion is strengthened [by DT]. (M 21)

I believe my participation in Dignity Therapy could change the way my family sees or appreciates me.

4 / 21.1

4 / 21.1

The appreciation of my family will not be affected by the therapy. (M 128)

I believe my participation in Dignity Therapy could change the way my healthcare providers see or appreciate me.

4 / 21.1

7 / 36.8

I think that healthcare providers won’t base their appreciation for a patient on his/her participation in DT. (M 128)

In general, I have been satisfied with my psychosocial care.

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I always received help and was never ever let down. (W 42)