The effects of community interventions on unplanned healthcare use in patients with multimorbidity: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To summarise the impact of community-based interventions for multimorbid patients on unplanned healthcare use. The prevalence of multimorbidity (co-existence of multiple chronic conditions) is rapidly increasing and affects one-third of the global population. Patients with multimorbidity have complex healthcare needs and greater unplanned healthcare usage. Community-based interventions allow for continued care of patients outside hospitals, but few studies have explored the effects of these interventions on unplanned healthcare usage.

Design

A systematic review was conducted. MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO and Cochrane Library online databases were searched. Studies were screened and underwent risk of bias assessment. Data were synthesised using narrative synthesis.

SUBMITTER: Wasan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10858714 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature