A systematic review of care management interventions targeting multimorbidity and high care utilization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence supporting the effectiveness of care management programs for complex patients has been inconclusive. However, past reviews have not focused on complexity primarily defined by multimorbidity and healthcare utilization. We conducted a systematic review of care management interventions targeting the following three patient groups: adults with two or more chronic medical conditions, adults with at least one chronic medical condition and concurrent depression, and adults identified based solely on high past or predicted healthcare utilization.

Methods

Eligible studies were identified from PubMed, published between 06/01/2005 and 05/31/2015, and reported findings from a randomized intervention that tested a comprehensive, care management intervention. Identifie

SUBMITTER: Baker JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5791200 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature