Patient Dignity Index (PDIx): Development of a Brief Universal Measure to Quantify Dignity in Clinical Care

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Yogesh Kumar Gupta
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Abstract

Dignity is a core value in healthcare but lacks a brief, universal instrument for routine measurement. The Patient Dignity Index (PDIx) is an 8‑item patient‑reported measure developed through literature review, stakeholder workshops, and cognitive interviews. This OSF project hosts the manuscript draft, scoring manual, cognitive interview guide, and a planned multi‑phase validation protocol. The preprint is posted for community feedback.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Patient Dignity and Privacy Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

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Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint