Multimorbidity (two or more coexisting conditions in an individual) is a growing global
challenge with substantial effects on individuals, carers and society. Multimorbidity occurs a …

Background Multimorbidity, the coexistence of multiple health conditions, is a growing public
health challenge. Research and intervention development are hampered by the lack of …

A majority of the US adult population has one or more chronic conditions that require
medical intervention and long-term self-management. Such conditions are among the 10 …

Background and objective The beneficial effects of self-care include improved well-being
and lower morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In this article we address the current …

Background The management of people with multiple chronic conditions challenges health-
care systems designed around single conditions. There is international consensus that care …

Objective To review literature and provide a pooled effect for the association between
multimorbidity and mortality in older adults. Methods A systematic review was performed of …

Multimorbidity occurs in adults of all ages, but the number and complexity of comorbid
conditions commonly increase with advancing age such that cardiovascular disease (CVD) …

The complexity and heterogeneity of patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy renders
traditional disease‐oriented guidelines often inadequate and complicates clinical decision …

The concept of multimorbidity has attracted growing interest over recent years, and more
latterly with the publication of specific guidelines on multimorbidity by the National Institute …

Multimorbidity, commonly defined as the presence of two or more chronic medical conditions
in an individual, 1 is associated with decreased quality of life, functional decline, and …