Disparities in Complex Care for Spanish-Speaking Patients with Limited English Proficiency

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this research is to identify appropriate strategies to address complex care decision-making and the needs of Spanish-speaking patients with limited English proficiency, as well as their caregivers, family members, and community members.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Either a community leader with insights and opinions about complex care among Spanish speaking populations or a patient, family member, caregiver with recent experience of complex care in hospital -greater than 10 day stay, within last 2-3  years, used an interpreter.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Non-Spanish speaking.
  • No leadership role or experience with complex care.
  • < 18 years.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Sean Phelan, Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Megan Allyse, Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Rodrigo Cartin-Ceba, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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