Primary care physicians' perspectives and challenges on managing multimorbidity for patients with dementia: a Japan-Michigan qualitative comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multimorbidity management can be extremely challenging in patients with dementia. This study aimed to elucidate the approaches of primary care physicians in Japan and the United States (US) in managing multimorbidity for patients with dementia and discuss the challenges involved.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted through one-on-one semi-structured interviews among primary care physicians, 24 each from Japan and Michigan, US. Thematic and content analyses were performed to explore similarities and differences among each country's data.

Results

Primary care physicians in Japan and Michigan applied a relaxed adherence to the guidelines for patients' chronic conditions. Common challenges were the suboptimal consultation time, the insufficient number

SUBMITTER: Tsunawaki S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10294331 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature