Underutilization of Hospice Care in Older Black Adults
Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Hospice, Decision-making Around Hospice in Older Black Adults
1 other identifier
interventional
400
1 country
1
Brief Summary
This study will sample older Black adults to test their knowledge and opinions of hospice.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Jun 2023
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
June 2, 2023
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 31, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 9, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 30, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2026
ExpectedMay 9, 2024
May 1, 2024
1.3 years
October 31, 2023
May 7, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Hospice Knowledge
assessed using 23-item hospice knowledge survey
June 2023 through September 2023
Hospice Beliefs and Attitudes
measured using 8-item Hospice Beliefs and Attitudes Scale (HBAS)
June 2023 through September 2023
Self-Efficacy
assessed using 11-item Decision Self-Efficacy Scale (DSE)
June 2023 through September 2023
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Medical Mistrust
June 2023 through September 2023
Study Arms (3)
Intervention
EXPERIMENTAL200 participants reviewed the PtDA decision tool for education on hospice care and subsequently completed a second survey which was identical to the first.
Interview
OTHER20 of the 200 Intervention participants will complete an interview using qualitative methods surrounding the topic of hospice care and the PtDA.
Control
NO INTERVENTION200 of the 400 participants completed two identical surveys one month apart but did NOT review the PtDA decision tool prior to completing the second survey timepoint. Instead, these participants reviewed an 8-page attention control activity booklet. These participants are used as a control group in assessing any change in knowledge or opinions of hospice after the intervention group reviewed the PtDA.
Interventions
12-pg educational booklet detailing information about hospice including what hospice is, why someone would use hospice, who pays for hospice, and where hospice services are delivered
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Identifies as Black or African American
- Can read and write English
You may not qualify if:
- Unable to read/write English
- Have a cognitive impairment that prevents them from providing informed consent
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Channing E Tate, PhD, MPH
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
- Purpose
- HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 31, 2023
First Posted
May 9, 2024
Study Start
June 2, 2023
Primary Completion
September 30, 2024
Study Completion (Estimated)
June 1, 2026
Last Updated
May 9, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-05