Prospective Disability in Different Combinations of Somatic and Mental Multimorbidity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multimorbidity (multiple co-occurring chronic conditions) may be an important contributor to disability and poor health-related quality of life. The functional consequences of specific combinations of somatic and mental health conditions are unclear.

Methods

Nationally representative prospective cohort study using the National Health and Aging Trends Study data of Medicare beneficiaries. We included 4,017 participants aged 65 years or older interviewed in 2013 and 2014. The primary outcome was prospective activities of daily living (ADL)-instrumental ADL (IADL) index (range = 0-11) assessed in 2014. All other measures were assessed in 2013. Chronic conditions included heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, lung disease, osteoporosis, cancer, dep

SUBMITTER: Quinones AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6279134 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature