Development of a Scale Based on Nursing Outcome Classification "Dignified Life Closure" (1307) to Assess End-of-Life Dignity of Patients in Care Homes for the Elderly.

Purpose: To develop and pilot the DD-14 scale, a 14-indicator scale based on the Nursing Outcome Classification "Dignified life closure" (1307).

Methods: Sixteen experts selected 14 indicators for Spanish populations. Six care home nurses piloted the scale in 50 terminal patients without cognitive impairment.