Understanding how attitudes towards death affect advance directive completion in older Chinese Americans
Official title: Examining the relationship between death attitude and AD completion and attitude among older Chinese Americans
Funded at University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) · NIH-10784748 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how older Chinese Americans feel about death and how that affects their decisions about advance directives, with the goal of making end-of-life care planning easier and more effective for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project start | February 15, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $79,310 |
| NIH project number | 5R03AG080374-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10784748 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older Chinese Americans who may have concerns or questions about advance care planning and end-of-life decisions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not of Chinese descent or those who have already completed their advance directives may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between attitudes towards death and the completion of advance directives among older Chinese Americans. It aims to identify demographic, social, and structural factors that influence these attitudes, which are crucial for effective end-of-life care planning. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive insights. By addressing cultural beliefs and communication barriers, the research seeks to improve advance care planning in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality of end-of-life care for older Chinese Americans by increasing advance directive completion rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing cultural factors can significantly improve advance directive completion rates, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Denver (Colorado Seminary)
Denver, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Kaipeng — University of Denver (Colorado Seminary)
- Study coordinator: Wang, Kaipeng
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About this research
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