Project

Bridging Faith and Care: Hospice and Palliative Care Education for Black and South Asian Faith Leaders Supporting Caregivers of Persons with Dementia

PI/Director

Komal Patel Murali

PhD RN ACNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Director, Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
Funding source
2026 NYU Meyers Seed Funding
Project Period

This research builds upon previous projects and collaborations, including the Tap In! Dementia Toolkit and the South Asian Caregivers Study, both of which emphasized the need for culturally tailored educational interventions. The findings are expected to enhance faith leaders' capacity to offer informed, compassionate care to caregivers in these communities, promoting better understanding and support for dementia-related end-of-life care. This project has the potential to serve as a model for similar initiatives, improving access to culturally sensitive palliative care education across diverse communities.