Trajectories of chronic multimorbidity patterns in older patients: MTOP study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multimorbidity is associated with negative results and poses difficulties in clinical management. New methodological approaches are emerging based on the hypothesis that chronic conditions are non-randomly associated forming multimorbidity patterns. However, there are few longitudinal studies of these patterns, which could allow for better preventive strategies and healthcare planning. The objective of the MTOP (Multimorbidity Trajectories in Older Patients) study is to identify patterns of chronic multimorbidity in a cohort of older patients and their progression and trajectories in the previous 10 years.

Methods

A retrospective, observational study with a cohort of 3988 patients aged > 65 was conducted, including suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients in the

SUBMITTER: Lleal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11137950 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature