Advance care planning for Native Hawaiian elders
I kua na'u "Let Me Carry Out Your Last Wishes" Advance Care Planning for NativeHawaiian Elders
This study is creating a special video program to help Native Hawaiian elders talk about their healthcare wishes in a way that feels comfortable and familiar, so they can share their stories and preferences for serious illness decisions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tufts Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10804678 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving advance care planning (ACP) among Native Hawaiian elders by creating a culturally relevant video intervention. The program aims to enhance communication about serious illness decision-making, allowing elders to express their healthcare preferences through personal video declarations. By incorporating the oral traditions of Native Hawaiians, the initiative seeks to empower individuals to share their stories and wishes in a familiar format. The project will be developed and tested in collaboration with community members to ensure it meets the unique needs of this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Native Hawaiian elders who are facing serious illness or are in need of advance care planning.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Native Hawaiian or who do not require advance care planning may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the alignment of healthcare delivery with the preferences of Native Hawaiian elders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored interventions can improve advance care planning rates among underserved populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Tufts Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paasche-Orlow, Michael — Tufts Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Paasche-Orlow, Michael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.