Exploring how structural racism affects end-of-life care for older Black adults
Understanding and addressing structural racism and its impact on the quality of end-of-life care in older Black adults
This study looks at how structural racism affects the end-of-life care that older Black adults receive, aiming to find out what gets in the way of good care and how to improve it by working closely with the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10865111 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of structural racism on the quality of end-of-life care received by older Black adults. It aims to identify the barriers that contribute to racial disparities in care, such as inadequate pain management and limited access to palliative services. By employing community-based participatory research (CBPR) methods, the project seeks to engage with affected communities to develop effective interventions. The research will also focus on training the principal investigator in various methodologies to enhance understanding and address these disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older Black adults who are facing end-of-life care decisions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Black or who are not in the older adult age group may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved end-of-life care for older Black adults by addressing systemic inequities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted racial disparities in healthcare, but this specific focus on structural racism in end-of-life care is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dzeng, Elizabeth — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Dzeng, Elizabeth
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.