Research Priorities to Advance the Health and Health Care of Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To prioritize research topics relevant to the care of the growing population of older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs).

Design

Survey of experts in MCC practice, research, and policy. Topics were derived from white papers, funding announcements, or funded research projects relating to older adults with MCCs.

Setting

Survey conducted through the Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) and Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) Advancing Geriatrics Infrastructure and Network Growth Initiative, a joint endeavor of the HCSRN and OAICs.

Participants

Individuals affiliated with the HCSRN or OAICs and national MCC experts, including individuals affiliated with funding agencies having MCC-related grant portfolios.

SUBMITTER: Tisminetzky M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5507733 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature