Advance Care Planning in a Subsidized Housing Community
Author Information
Author(s): Kimpel Christine, Chavez Lorely, Ketel Christian, Clouse Kate
Primary Institution: Vanderbilt University
Hypothesis
Can a trauma-informed advance care planning intervention improve end-of-life outcomes for adults with low socioeconomic status?
Conclusion
The trauma-informed advance care planning intervention was found to be acceptable, appropriate, and feasible among participants.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants rated the intervention as acceptable, appropriate, and feasible.
- Implementation acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility scores were high at follow-up.
Takeaway
This study tested a new way to help people plan for their healthcare in a friendly and understanding way, especially for those who have faced tough times.
Methodology
A pre-post single-arm intervention design was used with mixed methods data collection.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include medical mistrust and skepticism about outsiders.
Limitations
Implementation barriers included competing priorities and skepticism about advance care planning.
Participant Demographics
Median age was 60, with 46.7% identifying as Black or African American and 73.3% as men.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
IQR: 57-65
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