Examining variation in the measurement of multimorbidity in research: a systematic review of 566 studies
Background A systematic understanding of how multimorbidity has been constructed and
measured is unavailable. This review aimed to examine the definition and measurement of …
measured is unavailable. This review aimed to examine the definition and measurement of …
Do replicable profiles of multimorbidity exist? Systematic review and synthesis
This systematic review aimed to synthesise multimorbidity profiling literature to identify
replicable and clinically meaningful groupings of multimorbidity. We searched six electronic …
replicable and clinically meaningful groupings of multimorbidity. We searched six electronic …
Recent patterns of multimorbidity among older adults in high-income countries
Population aging along with the rising burden of chronic medical conditions (CMCs) is
challenging the sustainability of health care systems globally. The authors sought to …
challenging the sustainability of health care systems globally. The authors sought to …
Patterns of multimorbidity in middle-aged and older adults: an analysis of the UK biobank data
Objective To assess the prevalence, disease clusters, and patterns of multimorbidity using a
novel 2-stage approach in middle-aged and older adults from the United Kingdom. Patients …
novel 2-stage approach in middle-aged and older adults from the United Kingdom. Patients …
Multimorbidity patterns in the elderly: a prospective cohort study with cluster analysis
M Guisado-Clavero, A Roso-Llorach, T López-Jimenez… - BMC geriatrics, 2018 - Springer
Background Multimorbidity is the coexistence of more than two chronic diseases in the same
individual; however, there is no consensus about the best definition. In addition, few studies …
individual; however, there is no consensus about the best definition. In addition, few studies …
Multimorbidity and mortality: a 15-year longitudinal registry-based nationwide Danish population study
TG Willadsen, V Siersma… - Journal of …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Knowledge about prevalent and deadly combinations of multimorbidity is
needed. Objective: To determine the nationwide prevalence of multimorbidity and estimate …
needed. Objective: To determine the nationwide prevalence of multimorbidity and estimate …
Patterns of multimorbid health conditions: a systematic review of analytical methods and comparison analysis
Background The latest review of studies on multimorbidity patterns showed high
heterogeneity in the methodology for identifying groups of multimorbid conditions. However …
heterogeneity in the methodology for identifying groups of multimorbid conditions. However …
Multimorbidity and its associated factors among adults aged 50 and over: A cross-sectional study in 17 European countries
Aims To estimate the prevalence of multimorbidity among European community-dwelling
adults, as well as to analyse the association with gender, age, education, self-rated health …
adults, as well as to analyse the association with gender, age, education, self-rated health …
Comorbidity in patients with cardiovascular disease in primary care: a cohort study with routine healthcare data
J Buddeke, ML Bots, I Van Dis, FLJ Visseren… - British Journal of …, 2019 - bjgp.org
Background Comorbidity is a major public health issue, which challenges health care
configured around single diseases. Aim To provide an overview of frequent disease …
configured around single diseases. Aim To provide an overview of frequent disease …
Measuring multimorbidity in older adults: comparing different data sources
S Gontijo Guerra, D Berbiche, HM Vasiliadis - BMC geriatrics, 2019 - Springer
Background Multimorbidity is a global health issue, particularly for older adults in the primary
care setting. An adequate portrayal of its epidemiology is essential to properly identify and …
care setting. An adequate portrayal of its epidemiology is essential to properly identify and …