Can a simple therapy restore dignity for the dying?

This study tested whether a special counseling method called 'dignity therapy' could help people with terminal illnesses feel less distressed, less demoralized, and more at peace. Researchers worked with 45 terminally ill patients in Taiwan, giving some the dignity therapy while others received standard hospice care. They measured patients' feelings of dignity, demoralization, and depression over several months to see if the therapy made a lasting difference.