Partnering with African American Pastors and Healthcare Professionals to Develop Training Videos that Demonstrate Culturally Appropriate Physician Communication Principles and Methods (FR421C)

Abstract

Objectives Describe important thematic differences between patients and family caregivers concerning the discussion of religion and spirituality in serious illness conversations with providers. Describe implications for palliative care practice and research related to religion and spirituality in patient-provider discussions about treatment plans, values, and end-of-life preferences. Original Research Background. Religion and spirituality (R/S) plays a critical role in how African-Americans (AAs) cope with end-of-life yet is often omitted in patient-provider communication. Research Objectives. To identify potential ways to include R/S in discussions with providers about serious illness from the perspectives of 1) AA patients with advanced heart failure (HF) and 2) their family caregivers (FCGs).