A systematic method for comparing multimorbidity in national surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Due to gaps in the literature, we developed a systematic method to assess multimorbidity using national surveys. The objectives of this study were thus to identify methods used to define and measure multimorbidity, to create a pre-defined list of disease conditions, to identify potential national surveys to include, to select disease conditions for each survey, and to analyse and compare the survey findings.

Results

We used the count method to define multimorbidity. We created a pre-defined list of disease conditions by examining international literature and using local data on the burden of disease. We assessed national surveys, reporting on more than one disease condition in people 15 years and older, for inclusion. For each survey, the prevalence of multimorbidi

SUBMITTER: Roomaney RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9387001 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature