Engaging Asian American Family Caregivers in Clinical Trials
Author Information
Author(s): Rubovits Eve, Yedavalli Anjali, Sadruddin Sabeen, Lavari Kavin, Mudar Raksha, Leung Vania, Raj Minakshi
Primary Institution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Hypothesis
This study sought to evaluate Asian American caregivers’ knowledge and experiences with clinical trials.
Conclusion
Greater engagement between clinicians and family caregivers of culturally diverse older adults could help address concerns related to sociocultural barriers to participating in clinical trials.
Supporting Evidence
- 62.2% of respondents reported knowing a little about clinical trials.
- 11.2% supported a relative who had been invited to participate in a clinical trial.
- Over one-third of respondents trust their relative’s healthcare provider as a source of information.
- Over half would use information from health organizations/groups or their relative’s provider.
Takeaway
The study found that many Asian American caregivers know little about clinical trials and want more information to help them support their older relatives.
Methodology
Cross-sectional, online nationwide survey.
Participant Demographics
Asian American family caregivers supporting an older relative.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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