An Investigation of the Factors Related to Attitudes Towards Hospice and Palliative Care Among the Bunun Tribe in Taiwan

NCT07012265 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CMUH113-REC3-127
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 82
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the factors related to attitudes towards hospice and palliative care among the Bunun tribe in Taiwan, with a specific focus on the influence of faith maturity and resilience. A cross-sectional study will be conducted in Lona Village, Nantou County, enrolling 82 Bunun participants aged 20 and above, who have resided in the village for at least 20 years. Participants must possess basic literacy skills and will complete structured questionnaires assessing faith maturity, resilience, and attitudes towards hospice and palliative care. Pearson correlation tests will be used for data analysis, with significance set at p \< 0.05. The expected outcome is to provide empirical data on the relationship between faith maturity, resilience, and attitudes towards hospice care among the Bunun, contributing to healthcare policy tailored to Indigenous communities.

Conditions

Resilience; Hospice Care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Explore the current status and related factors of faith maturity, resilience, and attitudes towards hospice and palliative care among the Bunun tribe in Taiwan.

  Structured questionnaires will be administered to 82 Bunun Indigenous adults to assess: 1. Faith Maturity (FMS, score range: 12-84; higher = greater faith maturity) 2. Resilience (RS-14, score range: 14-98; higher = greater resilience) 3. Palliative Care Attitudes (score range: 20-100; higher = more favorable attitudes)

  The plan is to collect structured questionnaire responses from 82 Bunun Indigenous people within three months.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

(1) being twenty years of age or older; (2) residing in Lona Village, Xinyi Township, Nantou County for at least twenty years; (3) being literate with at least an elementary level of reading ability to complete structured questionnaires.

You may qualify if:

• Aged 20 years or older Resided in Lona Village, Xinyi Township, Nantou County for at least 20 years Literate with at least an elementary level of reading ability to complete structured questionnaires

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with hearing impairments or speech disorders Individuals diagnosed with emotional disorders by a physician

Sponsors & Collaborators

• China Medical University Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Luona Village, Xinyi Township, Nantou City, Taiwan 556

Nantou City, Taiwan, 556, Taiwan

Location

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• Religion and Health: Public Health Research and Practice
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Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

The study plans to enroll 82 participants. Inclusion criteria include: 1) being twenty years of age or older; 2) residing in Lona Village, Xinyi Township, Nantou County for at least twenty years; 3) being literate with at least an elementary level of reading ability to complete structured questionnaires. Research instruments include the Faith Maturity Scale, Resilience Scale, and Attitudes Toward Hospice and Palliative Care Scale.

Study Officials

• KwoChen Lee, ph.D

  011+886+4+22053366#7102

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 28, 2025
• First Posted: June 10, 2025
• Study Start: October 11, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 24, 2024
• Study Completion: January 30, 2025
• Last Updated: June 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)