Analytical approaches to evaluate risk factors of multimorbidity: a systematic scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Understanding causal risk factors that contribute to the development of multimorbidity is essential for designing and targeting effective preventive strategies. Despite a large body of research in this field, there has been little critical discussion about the appropriateness of the various analytical approaches used. This proposed scoping review aims to summarise and appraise the analytical approaches used in the published literature that evaluated risk factors of multimorbidity and to provide guidance for researchers conducting analyses in this field.

Methods and analysis

We will systematically search three electronic databases-Embase, Global Health and MEDLINE, as well as the reference lists of identified relevant review articles, from inception to September

SUBMITTER: Song W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11781107 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature