Table 1.

The Dignity Model.

Categories	Themes and sub-themes
Illness-related concerns	[Level of independence] Cognitive acuity Functional capacity [Symptom distress] Physical distress Psychological distress
Dignity-conserving repertoire	Dignity-conserving perspectives - Continuity of self - Role preservation - Generativity/legacy - Maintenance of pride - Hopefulness - Autonomy/control - Acceptance - Resilience/fighting spirit Dignity-conserving practices - Living in the moment - Maintaining normalcy - Seeking spiritual comfort
Social dignity inventory	Privacy boundaries Social support Care tenor Burden to others Aftermath concerns

Source: Chochinov HM, Hack T, McClement S, Kristjanson L, Harlos M. Dignity in the terminally ill: a developing empirical model. Soc Sci Med 2002;54:433-43.