Multimorbidity in randomized controlled trials of behavioral interventions: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

As the population with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) increases, it is essential that randomized controlled trials (RCTs) consider MCC. Behavioral interventions have the potential to positively impact MCC patient outcomes; however, a comprehensive review of consideration of MCC in these trials has not been conducted. The purpose of this systematic review is to determine the frequency with which participants with MCC are represented in behavioral intervention RCTs targeting chronic illness published 2000-2014.

Method

MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched from 2000 to 2014 to identify RCTs testing behavioral interventions among adults with chronic illness. A random sampling selection process was performed to identify 600 eligible studies representative of the literatur

SUBMITTER: Stoll CRT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6983953 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature