Improving end-of-life care for diverse populations
Targeting Bias to Reduce Disparities in End of Life Care (BRiDgE)
This study is looking at how different racial and ethnic groups, especially Black patients, experience end-of-life care and how biases among healthcare providers can impact their treatment; it aims to improve communication between patients and doctors to ensure everyone gets better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10839342 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the disparities in end-of-life care experienced by racially and ethnically diverse adults, particularly focusing on Black patients. It aims to understand how implicit bias among healthcare providers affects communication and decision-making in critical care settings. The project combines educational interventions and clinical trials to enhance communication strategies between patients and doctors, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of care received by these patients. By engaging with communities and utilizing simulated patient encounters, the research seeks to develop effective methods to address these disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Black patients and their families who are facing critical illnesses and end-of-life decisions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of racially or ethnically diverse groups 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 experiences for racially and ethnically diverse patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that addressing implicit bias and improving communication can lead to better patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chuang, Elizabeth — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Chuang, 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.