Development and evaluation of an integrated multispecialty clinic for people with multiple long-term conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The number of people with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) is increasing. People with MLTC experience fragmentation of care due to single-disease-orientated healthcare organisation and have increased morbidity and mortality. We developed an innovative clinic model whereby people with MLTC are assessed by a team of specialists together in one appointment to form a consensus management plan in real time. We report the outcomes together with patient and clinician feedback.

Methods

A multispecialty clinic was established to assess adults referred from the community or secondary care with MLTC. Patients were seen together by three or more relevant specialists and a coordinated plan was developed. To evaluate the clinic, we collected patient outcomes and obtained

SUBMITTER: Reschen ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12002817 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature