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Dignity therapy (DT) is a brief, individualized psychotherapy that aims to relieve existential distress and improve the experiences of individuals impacted by serious illness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of virtual DT (vDT) among patients with advanced cancer.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This pilot study recruited adult patients with advanced cancer and an expected prognosis &gt;6\u00a0months. The vDT intervention consisted of 2 sessions of guided interviews focused on life review, discussion, and development of a generativity document (GD). Feasibility and acceptability were assessed quantitatively and with semi-structured interviews. Effectiveness measures (distress, dignity impact scale, quality of life [QOL]) were administered pre\/post intervention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thirty-one patients referred from a palliative care clinic were eligible. Twenty-one consented and 15 received a final GD. Patients who completed final assessments (N = 9) reported satisfaction with their experience and would recommend the therapy to others. Patients found the virtual component of the intervention acceptable, and the majority noted an improvement in their dignity. Qualitative analysis revealed themes of study team effectiveness, perspectives on intervention processes, benefits to self, and benefits to loved ones.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participation in vDT intervention was feasible and acceptable for patients. Patients appreciated the connection with the interviewer, the process, and the benefit of having a document to share with loved ones. 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