Table 4A.
| INSTRUMENT | Standard Palliative Care (SC) Mean/standard deviation | Client Centered Care (CCC) Mean/standard deviation | Dignity Therapy (DT) Mean/standard deviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SISC* | |||
| Loss of Dignity | 0.35 (0.805) | 0.68 (1.087) | 0.58 (0.996) |
| Desire for Death | 0.60 (1.193) | 0.64 (1.176) | 0.44 (0.868) |
| Sense of Suffering | 1.46 (1.530) | 1.52 (1.348) | 1.63 (1.574) |
| Hopelessness | 0.78 (1.082) | 0.87 (1.235) | 0.90 (1.168) |
| Depression | 1.14 (1.311) | 1.25 (1.186) | 1.22 (1.263) |
| Suicidality | 0.21 (0.662) | 0.38 (0.856) | 0.29 (0.724) |
| Burden to Others | 1.54 (1.445) | 1.53 (1.562) | 1.47 (1.550) |
| ESAS** | |||
| Pain | 2.76 (2.802) | 3.13 (2.835) | 2.72 (2.788) |
| Nausea | 1.62 (2.438) | 1.30 (2.336) | 1.52 (2.181) |
| Drowsiness | 2.89 (2.710) | 3.31 (2.916) | 3.61 (2.960) |
| Shortness of Breath | 1.70 (2.327) | 2.35 (2.917) | 1.98 (2.594) |
| Will to Live± | 9.05 (2.017) | 9.00 (2.000) | 9.08 (1.939) |
| Appetite | 5.91 (3.031) | 6.93 (2.645) | 6.59 (3.127) |
| Level of Activity | 4.59 (2.662) | 4.80 (2.686) | 4.59 (2.969) |
| Sense of Well Being± | 6.65 (2.642) | 6.74 (2.618) | 6.67 (2.670) |
| Quality of Life | |||
| Quality of Life rating+ | 6.27 (2.695) | 6.29 (2.503) | 6.48 (2.693) |
| Quality of Life satisfaction+ | 6.10 (3.089) | 5.83 (3.163) | 6.34 (3.055) |
| FACIT*** (48) | |||
| Total | 33.818 (9.56) | 32.861 (9.607) | 34.700 (9.586) |
| • FACIT-Secular (32) | 23.65 (6.30) | 23.050 (6.260) | 24.500 (5.852) |
| • FACIT-Faith (16) | 10.0 (5.07) | 9.811 (5.098) | 10.200 (5.215) |
| HADS**** (42) | |||
| Total | 11.363 (6.755) | 12.058 (7.277) | 11.075 (6.757) |
| • HADS-Depression (21) | 6.027 (4.017) | 6.301 (4.043) | 5.859 (3.856) |
| • HADS-Anxiety (21) | 5.336 (3.786) | 5.757 (4.255) | 5.217 (4.204) |
*
0=none; 1 =minimal; 2=mild; 3=moderate; 4=strong; 5=severe; 6=extreme
**
1='no' or `poor'; 10= `worst'
±
reverse scoring
+
1=poor/not satisfied; 10=excellent/very satisfied
***
high score reflects better spiritual wellbeing
****
high score reflects more intense depression