The prevalence of disability in older adults with multimorbidity: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disability is typically correlated with lower quality of life and decreased capacity for self-care. It has been demonstrated that multimorbidity is closely linked to a variety of unfavorable events, such as disability. Researchers are still figuring out how and to what extent co-morbidities impact disability, though. In order to fill up this gap, this study examines the prevalence and contributing variables of disability in older patients who have multimorbidity.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search of Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, and CINAL databases for articles from their inception until September 2023. We selected co-morbid older adults aged > 60 years and used the ADL scale or any scale that assesses disability as an assessment tool. W

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11387458 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature