Journal of palliative medicine
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African Americans' beliefs about end-of-life care may differ from those of whites, but racial differences in advance care planning (ACP) outcomes are unknown. ⋯ SPIRIT was effective in improving preparation for end-of-life decision-making and post-bereavement outcomes in African Americans.
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Comparative Study
Racial Differences in Processes of Care at End of Life in VA Medical Centers: Planned Secondary Analysis of Data from the BEACON Trial.
Racial differences exist for a number of health conditions, services, and outcomes, including end-of-life (EOL) care. ⋯ Racial differences exist in some but not all aspects of EOL care. Further study is needed to understand the extent to which racial differences reflect different patient needs and preferences and whether interventions are needed to reduce disparities in patient/family education or access to quality EOL care.