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ArticleJournal of the American Heart Association2025

Engaging American Indian Tribal Members Using Group-Level Assessment to Identify Needs and Priorities of a Local Heart Disease Program to Improve Cardiac Care.

McCall Miller, Lisa M Vaughn, LeCario Benashley, Billie Bones, Samantha Buonfiglio, Gwendena Lee-Gatewood, Amanda Paxson, Rachel Sarnacki, Rhiannon Walker, Dawnafe Whitesinger and 2 more

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McCall MillerHeart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati OH USA.ORCID 0009-0004-4117-934X
Lisa M VaughnDivision of Emergency Medicine Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati OH USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4348-651X
LeCario BenashleyMember, Community Research Leadership Board Whiteriver AZ USA.ORCID 0009-0008-0197-7418
Billie BonesMember, Community Research Leadership Board Whiteriver AZ USA.
Samantha BuonfiglioHeart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati OH USA.
Gwendena Lee-GatewoodMember, Community Research Leadership Board Whiteriver AZ USA.
Amanda PaxsonMember, Community Research Leadership Board Whiteriver AZ USA.
Rachel SarnackiHeart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati OH USA.
Rhiannon WalkerMember, Community Research Leadership Board Whiteriver AZ USA.
Dawnafe WhitesingerMember, Community Research Leadership Board Whiteriver AZ USA.
Andrea BeatonHeart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati OH USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4963-355X
Sarah de LoizagaHeart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati OH USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1001-273X

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Abstract

backgroundCardiac disease is a leading cause of death in American Indian populations, and echocardiographic screening within 1 tribal nation revealed 6% of tribal members had undiagnosed structural heart disease (SHD). However, improved strategies for scale-up of screening and wrap-around care are needed to improve outcomes. The purpose of this study was to engage tribal members in identifying priorities related to heart health to inform scalable models for improved SHD diagnosis, care, and outcomes. METHODS AND

resultsWe used group-level assessment, a qualitative and participatory large group method, to collaboratively generate information and interactively evaluate themes with relevant community members. Together with a Community Research Leadership Board established for this project, we held 4 group-level assessment sessions throughout the tribal land. Themes from each session were combined and distilled into priority areas. A total of 163 tribal members participated in the group-level assessment sessions. Five priorities for an SHD program were identified: (1) heart health/SHD education and awareness; (2) cultural considerations; (3) inclusive, multigenerational community engagement; (4) improved resources for general health and wellness; and (5) accessible, patient-centered health care with local cardiac care.

conclusionsGroup level assessment was the first step in our efforts to improve outcomes for American Indian tribal members with SHD. The generated community insights will directly inform the development of a cardiac disease extender program that will be codesigned with members of the Community Research Leadership Board, tribal community health workers, and the larger community.

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Health PrioritiesHealth Services, IndigenousHealth Services Needs and DemandHeart DiseasesIndians, North AmericanNeeds AssessmentQuality ImprovementAdultCommunity-Based Participatory ResearchCulturally Competent CareFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedUnited StatesAmerican Indiancommunity‐engaged participatory researchechocardiographyheart disease community‐engaged

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PMID40331925
PMCPMC12184539

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