NCT07748858 · University of Alabama at Birmingham
Improving Patient-Centered Care for Underserved Older African American Patients With Cardiovascular Comorbidities
(PPC Heart)
What this study is about
This is formative evaluation trial guided by the Values Clarification Theory25 and the Cultural Values Theory26, with specific aims to: Aim 1.
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This is formative evaluation trial guided by the Values Clarification Theory25 and the Cultural Values Theory26, with specific aims to: Aim 1. Develop a culturally appropriate version of the PPC Approach for older AAs with CVCs by assembling a community advisory group of 3 primary care clinicians, 3 older AA patients with CVCs, and 3 AA persons who care for AA patients with CVCs to solicit feedback on the PPC Approach. Aim 2. Determine the acceptability (e.g., program appraisal interviews) and feasibility (e.g., avg. length of program sessions, program participation rate, study completion rate) of the PPC Approach among a sample 20 of under-resourced older southern AA patients with CVCs receiving primary care at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority. Aim 3. Examine the ability of participants to complete pre- and post-test (8 weeks post-baseline) measures of perception of care, treatment burden, shared decision-making, and patient-clinician communication exchange.
Primary outcome measures
Older Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (O-PACIC) Score
Time frame: Baseline and eight weeks post- baseline.
Patient experience with integrated care delivery and self-management support measured using the 10-item Older Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (O-PACIC) questionnaire. Responses to the 10 items will be summed to calculate a total score ranging from 10 to 50. Higher scores indicate more positive perceptions of chronic illness care. Scores will be reported at baseline and 8 weeks post-baseline, along with the change from baseline.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- greater than or equal to 50 years old
- at least one CVD (i.e., coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, peripheral artery disease, stroke, and valvular heart disease)
- at least one coexisting chronic condition (i.e., inflammatory joint disease, COPD/asthma, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cancer one-year post-treatment)
- a caregiver of a participant, or a provider who serves this population.
Exclusion criteria
- Axis I psychiatric (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), dementia, suicidal ideation,
- active substance use disorder nursing home or assisted living facility residence.
Where
- Birmingham, Alabama
Collaborators
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
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