Training hospice staff to collect sexual orientation and gender identity information

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on improving end-of-life care for older sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The study aims to develop a training program for hospice staff that emphasizes person-centered communication and the importance of collecting sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data. By integrating SOGI information, the goal is to enhance the identification of informal support systems and improve care delivery for SGM patients and their caregivers. The intervention will be pilot tested to assess its effectiveness in fostering inclusive interactions and addressing health disparities in this vulnerable population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* English speaking
* 18 years and above

Exclusion Criteria:

--People under 18, pregnant women, prisoners, and people who are decisionally challenged will be excluded from the study.

Where it's running

• University of Colorado
  Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Carey Candrian, PhD
• Email: carey.candrian@cuanschutz.edu
• Phone: 3037247892

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.