Table 1.

Themes that were most commonly discussed by participants who completed the PDQ interview:N = 19.

THEMENO. OF PARTICIPANTS
Marriage13
Love of their spouse4
Children*16
One’s childhood1
Working history†19
Religion
  • Very religious‡1
  • Not very religious‡5
  • Moderately religious‡7
  • Non-traditional form of religion1
  • “Have lost my faith and am finding my way back”1
  • No religious belief4
Accomplishments
  • Having a good personality3
  • Being a good parent5
  • Raising good children4
  • Doing good for others5
  • Making a good family life7
  • Giving back to the community and friends5
Messages to others
  • Work hard3
  • Express your love for those around you6
  • Do not take others for granted; people can change5
  • Set an example; do what is right5
  • Give thanks for life4

  • 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.