Adapting Advance Care Planning for Older Adults with Low SES
Author Information
Author(s): Kimpel Christine, Chavez Lorely, Ketel Christian, Clouse Kate
Primary Institution: Vanderbilt University
Hypothesis
Using trauma-informed principles can improve advance care planning for older adults in low socioeconomic status communities.
Conclusion
The SAMHSA framework enhances trauma awareness during the advance care planning process for low SES communities.
Supporting Evidence
- The intervention was adapted based on participant feedback.
- Themes included trauma awareness, privacy facilitation, and peer support.
Takeaway
This study shows that using special principles can help older adults from low-income backgrounds plan for their future medical care without feeling stressed.
Methodology
A single-arm pre-post intervention design with mixed methods approach, using participant feedback to adapt the intervention.
Participant Demographics
Median age of participants was 60, with 10 identifying as Black or African American and 12 as men.
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