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Table 2 Training Components

From: Dignity therapy intervention fidelity: a cross-sectional descriptive study with older adult outpatients with cancer

Initial Training Components Topic

Presentation Format

Time Allotted

Introduction & DT background

Lecture

1.5 h

Key elements & techniques

Discussion

1 h

DT demonstration

Video with Q & A

1.75 h

DT practice

Progressive role play with mock patient

1 h

DT demonstration

Live interview and debrief

1.75 h

Experiential role play

Role play in pairs and debrief

1 h

Overview of editing process

Case examples and discussion

1 h

Opportunities & challenges

Discussion

1.5 h

Interview with a DT recipient

Pre-recorded video

0.5 h

Other Training Components Topic

Presentation Format

DT Textbook

Written text

Practice Interviews

Virtual meetings with standardized patient

General & Individual Feedback

Phone calls with DT experts

Process Tracking

Documentation form

DT Training Manual

Electronic document

Quarterly Support Sessions

Virtual meetings with DT experts

  1. DT Dignity Therapy