Publications by authors named "Erika Arreola"
J Am Geriatr Soc
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Advance care planning (ACP) is often overlooked by Latinx older adults, prompting a study that used community-based participatory research to understand barriers and facilitators of ACP in this group.
- The research involved focus groups with community members, leading to the development of community-based ACP events aimed at improving readiness and understanding of ACP.
- Results showed a significant increase in ACP readiness after the events, with high comfort and recommendation rates among attendees, highlighting the effectiveness of community collaboration in addressing ACP disparities.
