Intervention to Collect and Utilize Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Information in Hospice

Description

Older sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients are at risk for receiving inequitable end-of-life care; those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are at particularly high risk. Failure to collect and integrate sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data to identify patients' informal support systems may have adverse health consequences for SGM older adults, particularly for those dependent on informal caregivers to provide in-home support and assist with activities of daily living. The goal of this K01 is develop a novel training for hospice staff in person-centered communication that includes SOGI data collection to promote authentic end-of-life care for SGM patients and their caregivers.

Conditions

Sexual and Gender Minorities, Hospice, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Older sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients are at risk for receiving inequitable end-of-life care; those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are at particularly high risk. Failure to collect and integrate sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data to identify patients' informal support systems may have adverse health consequences for SGM older adults, particularly for those dependent on informal caregivers to provide in-home support and assist with activities of daily living. The goal of this K01 is develop a novel training for hospice staff in person-centered communication that includes SOGI data collection to promote authentic end-of-life care for SGM patients and their caregivers.

A Novel Intervention to Improve Care for Older Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Adults With Serious Illness and Especially Those With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)

Intervention to Collect and Utilize Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Information in Hospice

Condition
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Aurora

University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * English speaking
  • * 18 years and above

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Colorado, Denver,

Study Record Dates

2027-09