New Framework Aims to Strengthen Latino Community Engagement in Palliative Care Research
In a study published in BMC Palliative Care, researchers explored how community engagement can strengthen palliative care research and address disparities affecting Latino adults. Through a 12-month collaboration with a Latino community advisory board, researchers identified barriers to care, including limited awareness, language challenges, and insufficient caregiver support. The collaboration led to the development of the ACIPAL framework, which emphasizes language justice, cultural justice, and community impact. The findings highlight the importance of shared leadership and culturally responsive approaches to improving palliative care research and access.