African American communities survey about serious illness care
This study asks African American adults 60+ to complete questionnaires about experiences with serious illness or the care around a recent death. It is designed to understand barriers and improve how care and support are provided in African American communities.
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Who can take part
- Be 60 years or older and able to speak English
- Self-identify as African American and non-Hispanic/Latino
- Have been diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer, heart, lung, stroke, kidney disease, liver disease, sepsis, or a brain disease (or be the family member of someone who died within 12 months)
- Score 4 or higher on the Callahan Six-Item Screener (a quick screening questionnaire)
- Be able to complete the study’s baseline surveys
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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