Improving Patient-Centered Care for Underserved Older African American Patients With Cardiovascular Comorbidities

Recruiting Observational Study
Cardiovascular Comorbidity Diabetes Inflammatory Joint Diseases Chronic Kidney Diease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Cardiovascular Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
50 – 99
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
29 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people who are at least 50 years old and have heart issues, like high blood pressure or heart failure, along with at least one other ongoing health problem, such as diabetes or arthritis. It cannot accept anyone with serious mental health conditions or who lives in a nursing home.

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About This Trial
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 feedbac…
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Eligibility Criteria
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 joi…
Contacts

Nardakafaria McNeill

205-934-0707

nmcneill@uab.edu

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