Table 1.
Themes that were most commonly discussed by participants who completed the PDQ interview:N = 19.
| THEME | NO. OF PARTICIPANTS |
|---|---|
| Marriage | 13 |
| Love of their spouse | 4 |
| Children* | 16 |
| One’s childhood | 1 |
| Working history† | 19 |
| Religion | |
| • Very religious‡ | 1 |
| • Not very religious‡ | 5 |
| • Moderately religious‡ | 7 |
| • Non-traditional form of religion | 1 |
| • “Have lost my faith and am finding my way back” | 1 |
| • No religious belief | 4 |
| Accomplishments | |
| • Having a good personality | 3 |
| • Being a good parent | 5 |
| • Raising good children | 4 |
| • Doing good for others | 5 |
| • Making a good family life | 7 |
| • Giving back to the community and friends | 5 |
| Messages to others | |
| • Work hard | 3 |
| • Express your love for those around you | 6 |
| • Do not take others for granted; people can change | 5 |
| • Set an example; do what is right | 5 |
| • Give thanks for life | 4 |
PDQ—Patient Dignity Question.
*
Three participants were overwhelmed with the happiness and pride their children brought them.
†
All but 2 participants mentioned positions they had held with a sense of pride.
‡
In the traditional form of religion.