Storytelling for Provider Empathy & Patient Trust in Obstetric Care
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorDuke University
About this trial
Aim 3 is a provider-focused pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating a digital storytelling intervention to increase obstetric care providers' empathy and to examine associations with postpartum patient trust. Providers randomized to the intervention view a video of Black women's labor pain and care experiences and complete a brief reflection; control providers receive general culturally sensitive care materials. Outcomes include change in provider empathy (primary) and patient trust among Black postpartum patients under those providers' care (secondary). Risks are minimal and mitigated via consent, voluntary participation, the option to skip questions, and secure data practices.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Licensed clinician employed or credentialed at Duke Health Birthing Centers (nurse, anesthesia care provider, obstetrician, or nurse midwife).
In clinical practice for at least 6 months post-orientation.
Able to read and understand English.
Self-identified non-Hispanic Black American women.
Disqualifiers
Providers in training or with <6 months independent clinical practice.
Providers unwilling or unable to give informed consent.
Under 18 years of age.
Non-English speakers (due to study survey language limitations).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Digital storytelling video + written reflection
- General culturally sensitive care materials
Treatment groups
120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Duke University
Lead sponsor
Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov