Influence of social determinants of health on quality of life in patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multimorbidity is one of the biggest challenges faced by modern medicine, especially when managing older patients who are also often taking multiple medications. Multimorbidity is influenced by social determinants of health, giving rise to health inequalities in the population. Here, we sought to determine the influence of social determinants of health on quality of life in patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy.

Methods and materials

This cross-sectional observational study included 573 patients aged 65-74 with multimorbidity (≥3 diseases) and polypharmacy (≥5 drugs). Corresponding data was taken drawn from the Spanish MULTIPAP study, and included social and demographic variables, and data on health-related quality of life and overall self-perceived health

SUBMITTER: Ruiz-Baena JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11426528 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature