Impact of multimorbidity on health-related quality of life: the mediation role of intrinsic capacity - evidence from the WHO ICOPE pilot program in Lianyungang of China (2024).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health-related Quality of life (HRQoL) is associated with multimorbidity, but the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aimed to explore the association between multimorbidity and HRQoL, focusing on intrinsic capacity (IC) as a mediator.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted under the World Health Organization (WHO) Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) pilot program in Lianyungang, China, between April and July 2024. Multimorbidity was classified by clinicians' experience, Charlson Comorbidity Index, and Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics. HRQoL was assessed using EQ-5D-3L. IC was assessed based on the WHO's guidelines for ICOPE. Logistic regression was used to calculate the correlation between multimorbidity and HRQ

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12709750 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature