A qualitative study on the factors contributing to the dignity of elderly end-of-life patients in Singapore

• Main Author: Soh, Vivien Xin Yi
• Other Authors: Ho Hau Yan Andy
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: DRNTU::Social sciences::Psychology
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/74132
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

There is an increase in awareness on the importance of providing palliative care as palliative care is closely related to the patients’ sense of dignity. However, the current palliative care system in Singapore focuses primarily on physical aspects, neglecting patients’ psychological, emotional and...