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Improving Palliative Care Knowledge among Hospitalized Hispanic Patients: A Pilot Study
Susan Enguidanos1, Aaron D Storms2, Sindy Lomeli1
1Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
|February 4, 2022
Summary
A short video significantly improved palliative care knowledge among Hispanic patients. This intervention shows promise for increasing awareness and intentions to use palliative care services.
Area of Science:
- Health Disparities
- Patient Education
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Palliative care knowledge is low among Hispanics, posing a barrier to access.
- Addressing this knowledge gap is crucial for equitable healthcare.
- A pilot study investigated interventions to improve understanding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess if a brief video improves palliative care knowledge in hospitalized Hispanic patients.
- To evaluate changes in patients' intentions to enroll in palliative care.
- To identify factors associated with improved knowledge post-intervention.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and posttest pilot study involving 50 Spanish-speaking Hispanic patients (≥40 years).
- Palliative Care Knowledge Scale (PaCKS) used for assessment.
- Paired t-tests and McNemar's test analyzed knowledge and enrollment intentions.
Main Results:
- Palliative care knowledge significantly increased post-video (average PaCKS score 6.4 to 11.4).
- Intentions to enroll a family member rose from 64% to 98%.
- Intentions for self-enrollment increased from 72% to 92%.
Conclusions:
- Brief exposure to relatable role models via video can enhance palliative care knowledge.
- The intervention shows potential for improving enrollment intentions.
- Further research is needed to confirm effectiveness in increasing actual enrollment.
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