Das Würdeempfinden von Menschen mit unheilbarer Erkrankung ist ein vulnerables Gut,
(un-)antastbar und zu schützen. Gerade im Kontext physischer Bedrohung durch eine
infauste Prognose kann es wohltuend sein, würdestärkende Erfahrungen zu machen, die
geprägt sind durch die Haltung und Achtsamkeit derer, die im Gesundheitswesen tätig
sind und Fürsorge leisten.
Abstract
How can we act in a dignity-oriented way when we usually only have an abstract idea
of dignity? How can we fundamentally strengthen dignity so that we do not focus on
it in a deficit-oriented way only when the sense of dignity is threatened?
Looking at the concept of dignity in the health care system can be done from two angles:
First, we can direct our gaze to abuses, violations of dignity, and rightly become
outraged about it. Moreover, we have gained collective experience of dignity violations
through the Covid-19 pandemic and continue to experience this. The second focus is
on enhancing the dignity, dignified, and dignity-oriented aspirations of people working
in the health care system. The following article is intentionally devoted to this
second view, opening up possibilities for dignity-strengthening care in the health
care system. In doing so, we draw substantially on the research and interventions
developed by Harvey M. Chochinov and his research team from Canada. The article offers
an overview of theoretical foundations, food for thought for self-reflection, and
action aids for practical application.
Schlüsselwörter
Würde - Lebensende - Palliative Care - würdezentrierte Therapie - Würdebewahren im
Gesundheitswesen
Keywords
Dignity - end of life - palliative care - dignity-centered therapy - dignity preservation
in health care
