Table 2.
The responses of participants to the patients dignity inventory
| Variable | Mean±SD |
|---|---|
| Not being able to carry out tasks associated with daily living | 1.5±0.49 |
| Not being able to attend to my bodily functions independently | 2.9±1.36 |
| Experiencing physically distressing symptoms | 3.7±1.3 |
| Feeling that how I look to others has changed significantly | 3.3±1.28 |
| Feeling depressed | 4.1±1.20 |
| Feeling anxious | 4.1±1.20 |
| Feeling uncertain about my illness and treatment | 4.1±1.22 |
| Worrying about my future | 4.2±1.11 |
| Not being able to think clearly | 3.6±1.24 |
| Not being able to continue with my usual routines | 3.9±1.09 |
| Feeling like I am no longer who I was | 3.5±1.15 |
| Not feeling worthwhile or valued | 3.1±1.31 |
| Not being able to carry out important roles | 3.4±1.21 |
| Feeling that life no longer has meaning or purpose | 3.3±1.19 |
| Feeling that I have not made a meaningful and lasting contribution during my lifetime | 3.3±1.35 |
| Feeling I have “unfinished business” | 3.9±1.21 |
| Concern that my spiritual life is not meaningful | 1.2±1.00 |
| Feeling that I am a burden to others | 3.7±1.35 |
| Feeling that I do not have control over my life | 3.3±1.27 |
| Feeling that my illness and care needs have reduced my privacy | 3.2±1.38 |
| Not feeling supported by my community of friends and family | 2.1±1.26 |
| Not feeling supported by my health-care providers | 2.8±1.63 |
| Feeling like I am no longer able to mentally “fight” the challenges of my illness | 3.1±1.28 |
| Not being able to accept the way things are | 2.9±1.34 |
| Not being treated with respect or understanding by others | 2.5±1.42 |
| Illness-related concerns (based on 100) | 74±19.12 |
| Dignity conserving repertoire (based on 100) | 65.4±17.68 |
| Social dignity inventory (based on 100) | 57.6±22.12 |
SD: Standard deviation