Community Engagement for Systemic Racism
(AACS Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to improve end-of-life care for African American communities by training clinicians to understand and respect cultural values and preferences. The study uses storytelling videos and training to help medical professionals recognize and manage biases, making care more empathetic and culturally appropriate. It includes African Americans aged 60 and older with serious illnesses like cancer or heart disease, as well as those who have recently lost a loved one. Participants should be English-speaking and able to complete surveys. The program, "AA Communities Speak," facilitates these improvements. As an unphased trial, this study allows participants to contribute to meaningful advancements in culturally sensitive healthcare practices.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that the "Caring for Older African Americans" training program is safe for clinicians?
Research has shown that racism can greatly impact health, especially for African Americans. The "Caring for Older African Americans" program addresses these issues by teaching healthcare providers through stories and training to reduce bias. As this program is not a drug or medical device, specific safety data is unavailable. Instead, it focuses on improving communication and understanding. The program is designed to be helpful and supportive, posing no direct risks to participants. Participants can expect a safe and engaging experience that aims to increase empathy and cultural awareness among healthcare providers.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the African American Communities Speak (AACS) Education Intervention because it aims to address systemic racism in healthcare by directly engaging and educating clinician trainees. Unlike traditional approaches that may not focus specifically on cultural competence, this intervention is designed to enhance communication and understanding between healthcare providers and African American communities. By implementing staggered training times, the intervention allows for a thorough evaluation of its impact on reducing racial biases and improving healthcare outcomes. This innovative approach could lead to more equitable healthcare practices and better patient-provider relationships.
What evidence suggests that the "Caring for Older African Americans" training program could be effective in improving end-of-life care for African Americans?
Research has shown that negative experiences with the healthcare system, such as racism and mistrust, can impact the end-of-life care African Americans receive. Studies have found that storytelling and sharing experiences can address these issues by fostering empathy and understanding among healthcare providers. The "African American Communities Speak" (AACS) Education Intervention is being tested in this trial across different clinician trainee clusters. This program uses community-made videos and training to help doctors and nurses recognize and reduce their biases. The approach aims to enhance communication and provide care that respects cultural differences. By encouraging empathy and addressing biases, the program seeks to improve the quality of end-of-life care for African Americans.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jennifer Tjia, MD, MSCE
Principal Investigator
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for African American individuals aged 60 or older, who are non-Hispanic/Latino and speak English. It includes those with serious illnesses like cancer or heart disease, bereaved family members of such patients, and pastors. Participants must have a certain level of cognitive function (Callahan score ≥4) and be able to complete surveys.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Pre-intervention (Control)
Clinician clusters undergo a pre-intervention period before the training program begins
Intervention
Clinicians receive the African American Communities Speak (AACS) Education Intervention, including training on culturally concordant care and implicit bias management
Post-intervention (Exposure)
Clinician clusters undergo a post-intervention period to assess the impact of the training program
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the effectiveness of the intervention on therapeutic alliance and goal-concordant care
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- AA Communities Speak
Trial Overview
The 'Caring for Older African Americans' program aims to train healthcare professionals using storytelling videos about racism in end-of-life care, cultural guidelines, and bias management training to improve communication and care delivery.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Within each participating institution, clinician clusters are randomized to 1 of 4 start date training times for the African American Communities Speak (AACS) Education Intervention. Each arm has a pre-intervention (control) period and a post-intervention (exposure) period
Within each participating institution, clinician clusters are randomized to 1 of 4 start date training times for the African American Communities Speak (AACS) Education Intervention. Each arm has a pre-intervention (control) period and a post-intervention (exposure) period
Within each participating institution, clinician clusters are randomized to 1 of 4 start date training times for the African American Communities Speak (AACS) Education Intervention. Each arm has a pre-intervention (control) period and a post-intervention (exposure) period
Within each participating institution, clinician clusters are randomized to 1 of 4 start date training times for the African American Communities Speak (AACS) Education Intervention. Each arm has a pre-intervention (control) period and a post-intervention (exposure) period.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lead Sponsor
Montefiore Medical Center
Collaborator
University of California, San Francisco
Collaborator
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Collaborator
Citations
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digitalcommons.csp.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1027&context=human-services_mastersThe Role of Narratives and Shared Experiences of Systemic ...
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news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/02/examining-systemic-racism-advancing-racial-equityExamining systemic racism, advancing racial equity
Teaching about racism. Stanford sociologist Matthew Snipp discusses ways to educate students about race and ethnic relations in America.
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news.mcmaster.ca/analysis-failure-to-include-black-communities-in-health-policy-public-engagement-perpetuates-health-disparities/Analysis: Failure to include Black communities in health policy ...
It is time for us to accept that policy failure and lack of community engagement in policy decision-making go hand-in-hand. The fact that the communities ...
Prevention Research Programs
The theme of the PRC is: Risk Reduction and Early Detection in African American and Other Minority Community-Coalitions for Prevention Research. ... The Center's ...
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