Explaining racial and ethnic disparities in advance care planning: A decomposition analysis
03/08/25 at 03:00 AM
Explaining racial and ethnic disparities in advance care planning: A decomposition analysis
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management; Yifan Lou, Emma Zang, Qianqian Li; 2/25
The ACP [advance care planning] disparities between White and Hispanic populations were nearly twice as large as the disparity between White and Black populations. Interventions targeting less educated older Black and Hispanic individuals should be prioritized to narrow the ACP disparity. Negative healthcare experiences in previous care and household dynamics should be addressed while working with Black and Hispanic older adults, respectively.