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Senaratne DNS, Thakkar B, Smith BH, Hales TG, Marryat L, Colvin LA. The impact of adverse childhood experiences on multimorbidity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Med 2024; 22:315. [PMID: 39143489 PMCID: PMC11325707 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03505-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been implicated in the aetiology of a range of health outcomes, including multimorbidity. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to identify, synthesise, and quantify the current evidence linking ACEs and multimorbidity. METHODS We searched seven databases from inception to 20 July 2023: APA PsycNET, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane CENTRAL, Embase, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science. We selected studies investigating adverse events occurring during childhood (< 18 years) and an assessment of multimorbidity in adulthood (≥ 18 years). Studies that only assessed adverse events in adulthood or health outcomes in children were excluded. Risk of bias was assessed using the ROBINS-E tool. Meta-analysis of prevalence and dose-response meta-analysis methods were used for quantitative data synthesis. This review was pre-registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023389528). RESULTS From 15,586 records, 25 studies were eligible for inclusion (total participants = 372,162). The prevalence of exposure to ≥ 1 ACEs was 48.1% (95% CI 33.4 to 63.1%). The prevalence of multimorbidity was 34.5% (95% CI 23.4 to 47.5%). Eight studies provided sufficient data for dose-response meta-analysis (total participants = 197,981). There was a significant dose-dependent relationship between ACE exposure and multimorbidity (p < 0.001), with every additional ACE exposure contributing to a 12.9% (95% CI 7.9 to 17.9%) increase in the odds for multimorbidity. However, there was heterogeneity among the included studies (I2 = 76.9%, Cochran Q = 102, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesise the literature on ACEs and multimorbidity, showing a dose-dependent relationship across a large number of participants. It consolidates and enhances an extensive body of literature that shows an association between ACEs and individual long-term health conditions, risky health behaviours, and other poor health outcomes.
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- Dhaneesha N S Senaratne
- Chronic Pain Research Group, Division of Population Health & Genomics, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK.
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- Chronic Pain Research Group, Division of Population Health & Genomics, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK
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- Chronic Pain Research Group, Division of Population Health & Genomics, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK
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- Institute of Academic Anaesthesia, Division of Systems Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Chronic Pain Research Group, Division of Population Health & Genomics, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK
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Guler SA, Scheschkowski T, Renner A, Kämpf L, Gasser M, Maurer B. Interdisciplinary Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease and Connective Tissue Disease. Chest 2024; 166:352-361. [PMID: 38447641 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.02.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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A diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases (ILD) can be challenging, and the identification of an associated connective tissue disease (CTD) is crucial to estimate prognosis and to establish the optimal treatment approach. Diagnostic delay, limited expertise, and fragmented care are barriers that impede the delivery of comprehensive health care for patients with rare, complex, and multiorgan diseases such as CTD and ILD. In this article, we present our perspective on the interdisciplinary diagnosis and interprofessional treatment of patients with ILD and suspected CTD or CTD at risk of ILD. We outline the structure of our service, delineating the roles and responsibilities of the team members. Additionally, we provide an overview of our patient population, including diagnostic approaches and specific treatments, and illustrate a patient case. Furthermore, we focus on specific benefits and challenges of joint interdisciplinary and interprofessional patient consultations. The importance of rheumatology and pulmonology assessments in specific patient populations is emphasized. Finally, we explore future directions and discuss potential strategies to improve care delivery for patients with CTD-associated ILD.
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- Sabina A Guler
- Department for Pulmonary Medicine, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Lung Precision Medicine, Department for BioMedical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department for Pulmonary Medicine, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department for Pulmonary Medicine, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department for Pulmonary Medicine, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; Lung Precision Medicine, Department for BioMedical Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Tsang JY, Sperrin M, Blakeman T, Payne RA, Ashcroft D. Defining, identifying and addressing problematic polypharmacy within multimorbidity in primary care: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e081698. [PMID: 38803265 PMCID: PMC11129052 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Polypharmacy and multimorbidity pose escalating challenges. Despite numerous attempts, interventions have yet to show consistent improvements in health outcomes. A key factor may be varied approaches to targeting patients for intervention. OBJECTIVES To explore how patients are targeted for intervention by examining the literature with respect to: understanding how polypharmacy is defined; identifying problematic polypharmacy in practice; and addressing problematic polypharmacy through interventions. DESIGN We performed a scoping review as defined by the Joanna Briggs Institute. SETTING The focus was on primary care settings. DATA SOURCES Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Cochrane along with ClinicalTrials.gov, Science.gov and WorldCat.org were searched from January 2004 to February 2024. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA We included all articles that had a focus on problematic polypharmacy in multimorbidity and primary care, incorporating multiple types of evidence, such as reviews, quantitative trials, qualitative studies and policy documents. Articles focussing on a single index disease or not written in English were excluded. EXTRACTION AND ANALYSIS We performed a narrative synthesis, comparing themes and findings across the collective evidence to draw contextualised insights and conclusions. RESULTS In total, 157 articles were included. Case-finding methods often rely on basic medication counts (often five or more) without considering medical history or whether individual medications are clinically appropriate. Other approaches highlight specific drug indicators and interactions as potentially inappropriate prescribing, failing to capture a proportion of patients not fitting criteria. Different potentially inappropriate prescribing criteria also show significant inconsistencies in determining the appropriateness of medications, often neglecting to consider multimorbidity and underprescribing. This may hinder the identification of the precise population requiring intervention. CONCLUSIONS Improved strategies are needed to target patients with polypharmacy, which should consider patient perspectives, individual factors and clinical appropriateness. The development of a cross-cutting measure of problematic polypharmacy that consistently incorporates adjustment for multimorbidity may be a valuable next step to address frequent confounding.
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- Jung Yin Tsang
- Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester Division of Population Health Health Services Research and Primary Care, Manchester, UK
- NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GMPSRC), Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GMPSRC), Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester Division of Population Health Health Services Research and Primary Care, Manchester, UK
- NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GMPSRC), Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health and Community Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GMPSRC), Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre (MAHSC), The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Joundi RA, King JA, Stang J, Nicol D, Hill MD, Yu AYX, Kapral MK, Smith EE. Age-Specific Association of Co-Morbidity With Home-Time After Acute Stroke. Can J Neurol Sci 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38532570 DOI: 10.1017/cjn.2024.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the association of co-morbidity with home-time after acute stroke and whether the association is influenced by age. METHODS We conducted a province-wide study using linked administrative databases to identify all admissions for first acute ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage between 2007 and 2018 in Alberta, Canada. We used ischemic stroke-weighted Charlson Co-morbidity Index of 3 or more to identify those with severe co-morbidity. We used zero-inflated negative binomial models to determine the association of severe co-morbidity with 90-day and 1-year home-time, and logistic models for achieving ≥ 80 out of 90 days of home-time, assessing for effect modification by age and adjusting for sex, stroke type, comprehensive stroke center care, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, year of study, and separately adjusting for estimated stroke severity. We also evaluated individual co-morbidities. RESULTS Among 28,672 patients in our final cohort, severe co-morbidity was present in 27.7% and was associated with lower home-time, with a greater number of days lost at younger age (-13 days at age < 60 compared to -7 days at age 80+ years for 90-day home-time; -69 days at age < 60 compared to -51 days at age 80+ years for 1-year home-time). The reduction in probability of achieving ≥ 80 days of home-time was also greater at younger age (-22.7% at age < 60 years compared to -9.0% at age 80+ years). Results were attenuated but remained significant after adjusting for estimated stroke severity and excluding those who died. Myocardial infarction, diabetes, and cancer/metastases had a greater association with lower home-time at younger age, and those with dementia had the greatest reduction in home time. CONCLUSION Severe co-morbidity in acute stroke is associated with lower home-time, more strongly at younger age.
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- Raed A Joundi
- Division of Neurology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University & Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Provincial Research Data Services, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Strategy for Patient Oriented Research Support Unit Data Platform, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Data and Analytics (DnA), Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Data and Analytics (DnA), Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- ICES, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine (Neurology), University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- ICES, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Chen J, Zhang F, Zhang Y, Lin Z, Deng K, Hou Q, Li L, Gao Y. Trajectories network analysis of chronic diseases among middle-aged and older adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). BMC Public Health 2024; 24:559. [PMID: 38389048 PMCID: PMC10882875 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17890-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Given the increased risk of chronic diseases and comorbidity among middle-aged and older adults in China, it is pivotal to identify the disease trajectory of developing chronic multimorbidity and address the temporal correlation among chronic diseases. METHOD The data of 15895 participants from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS 2011 - 2018) were analyzed in the current study. Binomial tests and the conditional logistic regression model were conducted to estimate the associations among 14 chronic diseases, and the disease trajectory network analysis was adopted to visualize the relationships. RESULTS The analysis showed that hypertension is the most prevalent disease among the 14 chronic conditions, with the highest cumulative incidence among all chronic diseases. In the disease trajectory network, arthritis was found to be the starting point, and digestive diseases, hypertension, heart diseases, and dyslipidemia were at the center, while memory-related disease (MRD), stroke, and diabetes were at the periphery of the network. CONCLUSIONS With the chronic disease trajectory network analysis, we found that arthritis was prone to the occurrence and development of various other diseases. In addition, patients of heart diseases/hypertension/digestive disease/dyslipidemia were under higher risk of developing other chronic conditions. For patients with multimorbidity, early prevention can preclude them from developing into poorer conditions, such as stroke, MRD, and diabetes. By identifying the trajectory network of chronic disease, the results provided critical insights for developing early prevention and individualized support services to reduce disease burden and improve patients' quality of life.
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- Jiade Chen
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Institute of Sports Science, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Allemang B, Samuel S, Greer K, Schofield K, Pintson K, Patton M, Farias M, Sitter KC, Patten SB, Mackie AS, Dimitropoulos G. Transition readiness of youth with co-occurring chronic health and mental health conditions: A mixed methods study. Health Expect 2023; 26:2228-2244. [PMID: 37452518 PMCID: PMC10632650 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A large proportion of youth with chronic conditions have mental health comorbidities. However, the effect of these comorbidities on paediatric-adult transition readiness, and the relevance of widely used tools for measuring transition readiness, are unknown. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to describe and explore the transition readiness of youth with co-occurring chronic health and mental health conditions using a combination of quantitative data obtained from participants completing the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) and qualitative data. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS A three-phase sequential explanatory mixed methods design was employed, with the qualitative strand taking priority. First, the TRAQ scores (range 1-5) of youth with co-occurring conditions (n = 61) enroled in a multisite randomized controlled trial were measured, followed by qualitative interviews with a sample of youth (n = 9) to explain the quantitative results. Results from both strands were then integrated, yielding comprehensive insights. RESULTS Median TRAQ scores ranged from 2.86 on the appointment keeping subscale to 5.00 on the talking with providers subscale. The qualitative results uncovered the complexities faced by this group concerning the impact of a mental health comorbidity on transition readiness and self-management skills across TRAQ domains. The integrated findings identified a diverse and highly individualized set of strengths and challenges amongst this group that did not align with overarching patterns as measured by the TRAQ. CONCLUSIONS This mixed methods study generated novel understandings about how youth with co-occurring conditions develop competencies related to self-care, self-advocacy and self-management in preparation for paediatric-adult service transitions. Results demonstrated the assessment of transition readiness using a generic scale does not address the nuanced and complex needs of youth with co-occurring chronic health and mental health conditions. Our findings suggest tailoring transition readiness practices for this group based on youths' own goals, symptoms, coping mechanisms and resources. PATIENT OR PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT This study was conducted in collaboration with five young adult research partners (YARP) with lived experience transitioning from paediatric to adult health/mental health services. The YARP's contributions across study phases ensured the perspectives of young people were centred throughout data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of findings. All five YARP co-authored this manuscript.
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- Brooke Allemang
- Department of Social WorkUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Department of Social WorkUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Department of Social WorkUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Department of Social WorkUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and EducationUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
- Department of Psychiatry, Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Department of PediatricsStollery Children's HospitalEdmontonAlbertaCanada
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- Department of Social WorkUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
- Department of Psychiatry, Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and EducationUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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Lee PSS, Chew EAL, Koh HL, Quak SXE, Ding YY, Subramaniam M, Vaingankar JA, Lee ES. How do older adults with multimorbidity navigate healthcare?: a qualitative study in Singapore. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2023; 24:239. [PMID: 37957559 PMCID: PMC10644451 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02195-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients living with multimorbidity may require frequent visits to multiple healthcare institutions and to follow diverse medical regimens and advice. Older adults with multimorbidity could face additional challenges because of declining cognitive capability, frailty, increased complexity of diseases, as well as limited social and economic resources. Research on how this population navigates the healthcare system in Singapore also remains unknown. This study investigates the challenges older adults with multimorbidity face in navigating healthcare in Singapore. METHODS Twenty older adults with multimorbidity from a public primary care setting were purposively sampled. Interviews conducted inquired into their experiences of navigating the healthcare system with multiple conditions. Inductive thematic analysis was performed by independent coders who resolved differences through discussion. RESULTS Older adults with multimorbidity form a population with specific characteristics and challenges. Their ability to navigate the healthcare system well was influenced by these themes including patient-related factors (autonomy and physical mobility, literacy and technological literacy, social support network), healthcare system-related factors (communication and personal rapport, fragmented system, healthcare staff as advocate) and strategies for navigation (fitting in, asking for help, negotiating to achieve goals, managing the logistics of multimorbidity). DISCUSSION Older adults with multimorbidity should not be treated as a homogenous group but can be stratified according to those with less serious or disruptive conditions (less burden of illness and burden of treatment) and those with more severe conditions (more burden of illness and burden of treatment). Among the latter, some became navigational experts while others struggled to obtain the resources needed. The variations of navigational experiences of the healthcare system show the need for further study of the differential needs of older adults with multimorbidity. To be truly patient-centred, healthcare providers should consider factors such as the existence of family support networks, literacy, technological literacy and the age-related challenges older adults face as they interact with the healthcare system, as well as finding ways to improve healthcare systems through personal rapport and strategies for reducing unnecessary burden of treatment for patients with multimorbidity.
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- Poay Sian Sabrina Lee
- Clinical Research Unit, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, 3 Fusionopolis Link #06-13, Singapore, 138543, Singapore
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- Clinical Research Unit, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, 3 Fusionopolis Link #06-13, Singapore, 138543, Singapore
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- Clinical Research Unit, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, 3 Fusionopolis Link #06-13, Singapore, 138543, Singapore
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- Clinical Research Unit, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, 3 Fusionopolis Link #06-13, Singapore, 138543, Singapore
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Clinical Research Unit, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, 3 Fusionopolis Link #06-13, Singapore, 138543, Singapore.
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
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Seghers PALN, Rostoft S, O'Hanlon S, O'Sullivan B, Portielje JEA, Wildiers H, Soubeyran P, Hamaker ME. Challenges of caring for older patients with multimorbidity including cancer. J Geriatr Oncol 2023; 14:101588. [PMID: 37454533 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2023.101588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION As the population is ageing, the number of older patients with multimorbidity including cancer continues to increase. To improve care for these patients, the European Union-funded project "Streamlined Geriatric and Oncological evaluation based on IC Technology" (GERONTE) was initiated to develop a new, patient-centred, holistic care pathway. The aim of this paper is to analyse what challenges are encountered in everyday clinical practice according to patients, their informal caregivers, and healthcare professionals as a starting point for the development of the care pathway. MATERIALS AND METHODS An expert panel of cancer and geriatrics specialists participated in an online survey to answer what challenges they experience in caring for older patients with multimorbidity including cancer and what treatment outcomes could be improved. Furthermore, in-depth interviews with older patients and their informal caregivers were organised to assess what challenges they experience. RESULTS Healthcare professionals (n = 36) most frequently mentioned the challenge of choosing the best treatment in light of the lack of evidence in this population and how to handle interactions between the (cancer) treatment and multimorbidities. Twelve patients and caregivers participated, and they most frequently mentioned challenges related to treatment outcomes, such as how to deal with symptoms of disease or treatment and how to maintain quality of life. From the challenges, five main themes emerged that should be taken into account when developing a new care pathway for older patients with multimorbidity including cancer. Two themes focus on decision making aspects such as personalized treatment recommendations and inclusion of non-oncologic information, two focus on patient support and monitoring to maintain quality of life and functioning, and one overarching theme addresses care coordination to prevent fragmentation of care. DISCUSSION In conclusion, the management of older patients with multimorbidity including cancer is complex and although progress has been made on improving aspects of their care, challenges remain and patients are at risk of receiving inappropriate, unnecessary, and potentially harmful treatment. A patient-centred care pathway that integrates solutions to the five main themes and that moves away from a single-disease centred approach is needed.
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- P A L Nelleke Seghers
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht 3582 KE, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo 0424, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo 0318, Norway.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin D04 T6F4, Ireland; Department of Geriatric Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland.
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- School of Nursing, Psychotherpay, & Community Health, Dublin City Univeristy, Ireland.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center-LUMC,Leiden 2333 ZA, the Netherlands.
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- Department of General Medical Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Bergonié, Inserm U1312, SIRIC BRIO, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux 33076, France.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht 3582 KE, the Netherlands.
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Boeykens D, Sirimsi MM, Timmermans L, Hartmann ML, Anthierens S, De Loof H, De Vliegher K, Foulon V, Huybrechts I, Lahousse L, Pype P, Schoenmakers B, Van Bogaert P, Van den Broeck K, Van Hecke A, Verhaeghe N, Vermandere M, Verté E, Van de Velde D, De Vriendt P. How do people living with chronic conditions and their informal caregivers experience primary care? A phenomenological-hermeneutical study. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:422-437. [PMID: 35178849 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Gaining insight in how people living with chronic conditions experience primary healthcare within their informal network. BACKGROUND The primary healthcare system is challenged by the increasing number of people living with chronic conditions. To strengthen chronic care management, literature and policy plans point to a person-centred approach of care (PCC). A first step to identify an appropriate strategy to implement PCC is to gain more insight into the care experiences of these people and their informal caregivers. DESIGN A phenomenological-hermeneutical philosophy is used. The study is in line with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research Guidelines (COREQ). METHOD In-depth, semi-structured interviews with people living with chronic conditions and informal caregiver dyads (PCDs) (n = 16; 32 individuals) were conducted. An open-ended interview guide was used to elaborate on the PCDs' experiences regarding primary care. A purposive, maximal variation sampling was applied to recruit the participants. RESULTS Based on sixteen PCDs' reflections, ten themes were identified presenting their experiences with primary care and described quality care as listening and giving attention to what people with chronic conditions want, to what they strive for, and above all to promote their autonomy in a context wherein they are supported by a team of formal caregivers, family and friends. CONCLUSION To meet the PCDs' needs, self-management should be addressed in an interprofessional environment in which the PCD is an important partner. The findings may facilitate a shift to encourage PCDs in their strengths by enabling them to share their personal goals and by working towards meaningful activities in team collaboration. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Three strategies-self-management support, goal-oriented care, and interprofessional collaboration-have been suggested to improve the PCDs' primary care experiences. These strategies could guide nursing practice in using more and improve high-quality nursing care.
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- Dagje Boeykens
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Research and Innovation in Care, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Primary Care and Interdisciplinary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Centre for General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Welfare and Health, Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Family Medicine and Chronic Care, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Bioanalysis, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Centre for General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Research and Innovation in Care, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Primary Care and Interdisciplinary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Centre of Nursing and Midwifery, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Research group Social and Economic Policy and Social Inclusion, Research Institute for Work and Society, KU Leuven - HIVA, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Centre for General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Primary Care and Interdisciplinary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Family Medicine and Chronic Care, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Occupational Therapy, Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Occupational Therapy, Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Ghent, Belgium.,Frailty in Ageing (FRIA) Research Group, Department of Gerontology and Mental Health and Wellbeing (MENT) research group, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit, Brussels, Belgium
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Bissenbakker K, Møller A, Brodersen JB, Jønsson ABR. Conceptualisation of a measurement framework for Needs-based Quality of Life among patients with multimorbidity. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2022; 6:83. [PMID: 35895139 PMCID: PMC9329502 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-022-00489-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Multimorbidity is both an individual and societal problem. For society, patients with multimorbidity increase healthcare costs. For the individual, living with multimorbidity is complex, and there is an inverse relationship between a patient's Quality of Life (QoL) and their number of chronic conditions. Numerous intervention studies target these problems, yet there is no multimorbidity-specific patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) developed specifically for this group with adequate measurement properties to assess QoL. This study explores what overall needs regarding QoL are affected by living with multimorbidity through qualitative interviews. With this, we conceptualise Needs-based QoL specifically for this group, ensuring high content validity (regarding relevance and comprehensiveness) of using the Needs-based approach to measure their QoL. This is essential as this preliminary study leads to the development of the MultiMorbidity Questionnaire (MMQ), a PROM measuring QoL among patients with multimorbidity. Methods This study draws upon qualitative interviews with fifteen patients with multimorbidity based on a semi-structured interview guide following the Needs-based approach. This approach allowed the patients to cover needs relevant for their QoL in relation to the complexities of living with multimorbidity. The transcribed interviews were thematically analysed, inspired by Braun and Clarke’s reflexive approach.
Results Analysis of the interviews resulted in the construction of six intertwined domains relevant to patients with multimorbidity, covering their Needs-based QoL; “Physical ability”, “Self-determination”, “Security”, “Partner and social life”, “Self-image”, and “Personal finances”. “Physical limitations” and “Personal finances” were stated as core needs implicating the other domains. Conclusion This study shows six intertwined overall domains relevant for patients with multimorbidity regarding their Needs-based QoL; “Physical ability”, “Self-determination”, “Security”, “Partner and social life”, “Self-image”, and “Personal finances”. These needs are relevant in a Danish context, with a generally high standard of living. Based on this conceptual framework of Need-based QoL for patients with multimorbidity, we will develop items for a new patient-reported outcome measure called the MMQ. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s41687-022-00489-0.
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Aubert CE, Kabeto M, Kumar N, Wei MY. Multimorbidity and long-term disability and physical functioning decline in middle-aged and older Americans: an observational study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:910. [PMID: 36443663 PMCID: PMC9703785 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03548-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Multimorbidity is highly prevalent and associated with several adverse health outcomes, including functional limitations. While maintaining physical functioning is relevant for all adults, identifying those with multimorbidity at risk for faster rates of physical functioning decline may help to target interventions to delay the onset and progression of disability. We quantified the association of multimorbidity with rates of long-term disability and objective physical functioning decline. METHODS In the Health and Retirement Study, we computed the Multimorbidity-Weighted Index (MWI) by assigning previously validated weights (based on physical functioning) to each chronic condition. We used an adjusted negative binomial regression to assess the association of MWI with disability (measured by basic and instrumental activities of daily living [ADLs, IADLs]) over 16 years, and linear mixed effects models to assess the association of MWI with gait speed and grip strength over 8 years. RESULTS Among 16,616 participants (mean age 67.3, SD 9.7 years; 57.8% women), each additional MWI point was associated with a 10% increase in incidence rate of disability (IRR: 1.10; 95%CI: 1.09, 1.10). In 2,748 participants with data on gait speed and grip strength, each additional MWI point was associated with a decline in gait speed of 0.004 m/s (95%CI: -0.006, -0.001). The association with grip strength was not statistically significant (-0.01 kg, 95%CI: -0.73, 0.04). The rate of decline increased with time for all outcomes, with a significant interaction between time and MWI for disability progression only. CONCLUSION Multimorbidity, as weighted on physical functioning, was associated with long-term disability, including faster rates of disability progression, and decline in gait speed. Given the importance of maintaining physical functioning and preserving functional independence, MWI is a readily available tool that can help identify adults to target early on for interventions.
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- Carole E Aubert
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
- Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Greater Los Angeles Veterans Healthcare System, CSHIIP, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Gillespie P, Hobbins A, O’Toole L, Connolly D, Boland F, Smith SM. Cost-effectiveness of an occupational therapy-led self-management support programme for multimorbidity in primary care. Fam Pract 2022; 39:826-833. [PMID: 35137039 PMCID: PMC9508868 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmac006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Multimorbidity is a major public health concern. Complex interventions, incorporating individualized care plans, may be appropriate for patients with multimorbidity given their individualized and variable needs. There is a dearth of evidence on the cost-effectiveness of complex multimorbidity interventions. OBJECTIVE This study examines the cost-effectiveness of a 6-week occupational therapy-led self-management support programme (OPTIMAL) for adults with multimorbidity. METHODS Economic evaluation, from a healthcare perspective, was conducted alongside a randomized controlled trial of 149 adults with multimorbidity. Intervention was the OPTIMAL programme with a comparison of usual primary care. Incremental costs, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained, and expected cost-effectiveness were estimated at 6 months and uncertainty was explored using cost-effectiveness acceptability curves. RESULTS The intervention was associated with a mean improvement in QALYs gained of 0.031 per patient (P-value: 0.063; 95% confidence intervals [CIs]: -0.002 to 0.063) and a mean reduction in total costs of €2,548 (P-value: 0.114; 95% CIs: -5,606 to 509) per patient. At cost-effectiveness threshold values of €20,000 and €45,000 per QALY, the probability of the intervention being cost-effective was estimated to be 0.951 and 0.958, respectively. The results remained consistent across all subgroups examined. CONCLUSIONS This study adds to the limited evidence base on the cost-effectiveness of complex interventions for multimorbidity, and highlights the potential for the OPTIMAL programme to be cost-effective. Further studies are warranted to explore the clinical and cost-effectiveness of complex interventions for the multimorbidity patient population, and for subgroups within it. TRIAL REGISTRATION Trial number: ISRCTN67235963.
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- Paddy Gillespie
- Health Economics and Policy Analysis Centre (HEPAC), Institute for Lifecourse & Society (ILAS), CURAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, NUI Galway, University Road, Galway H91 TK33, Ireland
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- Health Economics and Policy Analysis Centre (HEPAC), CURAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, NUI Galway, University Road, Galway H91 TK33, Ireland
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- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St. James’s Hospital, James’s Street, Dublin 8, D08 NHY1, Ireland
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- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, St. James’s Hospital, James’s Street, Dublin 8, D08 NHY1, Ireland
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- Data Science Centre and HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Mercer Building, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 YN77, Ireland
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Mercer Building, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 YN77, Ireland
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Moody E, Martin-Misener R, Baxter L, Boulos L, Burge F, Christian E, Condran B, MacKenzie A, Michael E, Packer T, Peacock K, Sampalli T, Warner G. Patient perspectives on primary care for multimorbidity: An integrative review. Health Expect 2022; 25:2614-2627. [PMID: 36073315 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Improving healthcare for people with multiple chronic or ongoing conditions is receiving increased attention, particularly due to the growing number of people experiencing multimorbidity (MM) and concerns about the sustainability of the healthcare system. Primary care has been promoted as an important resource for supporting people with MM to live well with their conditions and to prevent unnecessary use of health care services. However, traditional primary care has been criticized for not centring the needs and preferences of people with MM themselves. Our aim was to conduct a review that centred on the perspective of people with MM in multiple ways, including having patient partners co-lead the design, conduct and reporting of findings, and focusing on literature that reported the perspective of people with MM, irrespective of it being experimental or nonexperimental. METHODS We searched for published literature in CINAHL with Full Text (EBSCOhost) and MEDLINE All (Ovid). Findings from experimental and nonexperimental studies were integrated into collaboration with patient partners. RESULTS Twenty-nine articles were included in the review. Findings are described in five categories: (1) Care that is tailored to my unique situation; (2) meaningful inclusion in the team; (3) a healthcare team that is ready and able to address my complex needs; (4) supportive relationships and (5) access when and where I need it. CONCLUSION This review supports a reorientation of primary care systems to better reflect the experiences and perspectives of people with MM. This can be accomplished by involving patient partners in the design and evaluation of primary care services and incentivizing collaboration among health and social supports and services for people with MM. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Patient partners were involved in the design and conduct of this review, and in the preparation of the manuscript. Their involvement is further elucidated in the manuscript text.
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- Elaine Moody
- School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.,Canadian Center for Vaccinology, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.,School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.,Canadian Center for Vaccinology, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Skou ST, Mair FS, Fortin M, Guthrie B, Nunes BP, Miranda JJ, Boyd CM, Pati S, Mtenga S, Smith SM. Multimorbidity. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2022; 8:48. [PMID: 35835758 PMCID: PMC7613517 DOI: 10.1038/s41572-022-00376-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 277] [Impact Index Per Article: 138.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Multimorbidity (two or more coexisting conditions in an individual) is a growing global challenge with substantial effects on individuals, carers and society. Multimorbidity occurs a decade earlier in socioeconomically deprived communities and is associated with premature death, poorer function and quality of life and increased health-care utilization. Mechanisms underlying the development of multimorbidity are complex, interrelated and multilevel, but are related to ageing and underlying biological mechanisms and broader determinants of health such as socioeconomic deprivation. Little is known about prevention of multimorbidity, but focusing on psychosocial and behavioural factors, particularly population level interventions and structural changes, is likely to be beneficial. Most clinical practice guidelines and health-care training and delivery focus on single diseases, leading to care that is sometimes inadequate and potentially harmful. Multimorbidity requires person-centred care, prioritizing what matters most to the individual and the individual's carers, ensuring care that is effectively coordinated and minimally disruptive, and aligns with the patient's values. Interventions are likely to be complex and multifaceted. Although an increasing number of studies have examined multimorbidity interventions, there is still limited evidence to support any approach. Greater investment in multimorbidity research and training along with reconfiguration of health care supporting the management of multimorbidity is urgently needed.
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- Søren T Skou
- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
- The Research Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark.
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Advanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- CRONICAS Center of Excellence in Chronic Diseases, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
- The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Policy & Management, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- ICMR Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Health System Impact Evaluation and Policy, Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Discipline of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Population Health, Trinity College Dublin, Russell Building, Tallaght Cross, Dublin, Ireland
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Jäger M, Lindhardt MC, Pedersen JR, Dideriksen M, Nyberg M, Bricca A, Bodtger U, Midtgaard J, Skou ST. Putting the pieces together: A qualitative study exploring perspectives on self-management and exercise behavior among people living with multimorbidity, healthcare professionals, relatives, and patient advocates. JOURNAL OF MULTIMORBIDITY AND COMORBIDITY 2022; 12:26335565221100172. [PMID: 35615752 PMCID: PMC9125109 DOI: 10.1177/26335565221100172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background Behavior change and exercise are considered critical for successful self-management in people with multimorbidity, however, little is known about people’s needs, experiences, and preferences. Purpose The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore the perspectives of people living with multimorbidity, healthcare professionals, relatives, and patient advocates in relation to self-management and exercise behavior. Research design Analysis was carried out by means of a hybrid inductive-deductive approach using Framework Analysis that enabled the subsequent use of the COM-B model in relation to the study of exercise behavior specifically. Study sample We conducted 17 interviews (9 focus groups; 8 key informants) with 48 informants from four groups (22 people living with multimorbidity, 17 healthcare professionals, 5 relatives, and 5 patient advocates). Data analysis Through an inductive Framework analysis, we constructed three themes: Patient education, supporting behavior change, and lack of a “burning platform.” Subsequent deductive application of the COM-B profile (applied solely to data related to exercise behavior) unveiled a variety of barriers to exercise and self-management support (pain, fatigue, breathlessness, lack of motivation, financial issues, accessibility, decreased social support). Results Overall, the four groups shared common understandings while also expressing unique challenges. Conclusions Future interventions and/or policies targeting exercise behavior in people living with multimorbidity should address some of the barriers identified in this study.
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- Madalina Jäger
- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark.,Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark.,Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark.,Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zealand University Hospital Næstved, Næstved, Denmark.,Institute for Regional Heath Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark, Mental Health Centre Glostrup, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense M, Denmark.,Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark
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González-González AI, Brünn R, Nothacker J, Schwarz C, Nury E, Dinh TS, Brueckle MS, Dieckelmann M, Müller BS, van den Akker M. Everyday Lives of Middle-Aged Persons with Multimorbidity: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 19:6. [PMID: 35010264 PMCID: PMC8751163 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The healthcare burden of patients with multimorbidity may negatively affect their family lives, leisure time and professional activities. This mixed methods systematic review synthesizes studies to assess how multimorbidity affects the everyday lives of middle-aged persons, and identifies skills and resources that may help them overcome that burden. Two independent reviewers screened title/abstracts/full texts in seven databases, extracted data and used the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) to assess risk of bias (RoB). We synthesized findings from 44 studies (49,519 patients) narratively and, where possible, quantitatively. Over half the studies provided insufficient information to assess representativeness or response bias. Two studies assessed global functioning, 15 examined physical functioning, 18 psychosocial functioning and 28 work functioning. Nineteen studies explored skills and resources that help people cope with multimorbidity. Middle-aged persons with multimorbidity have greater impairment in global, physical and psychosocial functioning, as well as lower employment rates and work productivity, than those without. Certain skills and resources help them cope with their everyday lives. To provide holistic and dynamic health care plans that meet the needs of middle-aged persons, health professionals need greater understanding of the experience of coping with multimorbidity and the associated healthcare burden.
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- Ana Isabel González-González
- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (R.B.); (T.S.D.); (M.-S.B.); (M.D.); (B.S.M.); (M.v.d.A.)
- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC), 28035 Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (R.B.); (T.S.D.); (M.-S.B.); (M.D.); (B.S.M.); (M.v.d.A.)
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine (for Cochrane Germany Foundation), Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (J.N.); (E.N.)
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine (for Cochrane Germany Foundation), Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (J.N.); (E.N.)
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (R.B.); (T.S.D.); (M.-S.B.); (M.D.); (B.S.M.); (M.v.d.A.)
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (R.B.); (T.S.D.); (M.-S.B.); (M.D.); (B.S.M.); (M.v.d.A.)
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (R.B.); (T.S.D.); (M.-S.B.); (M.D.); (B.S.M.); (M.v.d.A.)
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (R.B.); (T.S.D.); (M.-S.B.); (M.D.); (B.S.M.); (M.v.d.A.)
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe University, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (R.B.); (T.S.D.); (M.-S.B.); (M.D.); (B.S.M.); (M.v.d.A.)
- Department of Family Medicine, School CAPHRI, Maastricht University, 6200 Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for General Practice, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Ferguson M, Svendrovski A, Katz J. Pain Among an Inpatient Complex Chronic Care Population of Residents with and without Missing Limbs. J Pain Res 2021; 14:2921-2930. [PMID: 34552352 PMCID: PMC8450165 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s319822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Purpose Limb loss occurs for various reasons (trauma, infection, vascular diseases, tumors, congenital absence). Limb loss is known to result in several types of pain. Little is known about pain in residents with missing limbs admitted to complex chronic care (CCC) facilities. This study examined the presence of pain and its intensity in CCC residents with and without missing limbs. Methods The Continuing Care Reporting System was accessed for data from residents admitted to Ontario com\plex chronic care facilities assessed with the Resident Assessment Instrument Minimum Data Set, V2.0. Propensity score matching (1:1 ratio) was used to identify a control resident without missing limbs for each case. McNemar’s test was used for dichotomous pain (Y/N) and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test for ordinal pain (4-level and 7-level pain variables). Binary and multinomial logistic regression were used to quantify the relationship between missing limbs and reports of pain. Results Missing limbs were reported by 2961 residents (2.1%, original n=139,920) resulting in 2212 propensity matched pairs. A significantly higher proportion of missing limb cases had pain (80%) versus controls (70%), χ2=64.43, p<0.001. Significantly higher pain levels were found in cases versus controls (z=8.47, p<0.001 for 4-level pain; z=8.57, p<0.001 for 7-level pain). Residents with missing limbs were 1.46 (95% CI: 1.26–1.70) times more likely to report pain than controls, p<0.001. Conclusion The results point to the need to better manage pain in CCC residents with missing limbs.
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- Meaghan Ferguson
- Faculty of Health, Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Mohan A, Vadhariya A, Majd Z, Esse TW, Serna O, Abughosh SM. Impact of a motivational interviewing intervention targeting statins on adherence to concurrent hypertension or diabetes medications. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2021; 104:1756-1764. [PMID: 33402279 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study explored if a motivational interviewing intervention customized for statins impacted adherence to concomitantly used antidiabetic/antihypertensive medications. METHODS The intervention was conducted among patients with a history of suboptimal adherence to statins and included 152 patients in intervention and 304 controls. This retrospective study design identified patients with claims for statins and either antidiabetic/antihypertensive medications. The outcome variable was adherence, measured as proportion of days covered ≥ 0.80, to antidiabetic/antihypertensive medications. Multivariable linear and logistic regression evaluated the effect of intervention on adherence to antidiabetic/antihypertensive medications during the 6 months post-intervention. RESULTS The antidiabetic group had 53 intervention patients and 102 controls. The antihypertensive group had 80 intervention patients and 159 controls. There was no significant improvement in adherence for antidiabetic/antihypertensive medications following the intervention. Adherence at baseline was a significant predictor of adherence post-intervention in the antidiabetic (OR = 6.5;P < 0.0001) and antihypertensive (OR = 4.1; P = 0.0001 & β = 0.09; P = 0.008) users. Physician specialty (OR = 3.902; P = 0.01& β = 0.09; P = 0.015) among antidiabetic users and age >70 years (OR = 2.148; P = 0.025) among antihypertensive users were predictors of adherence. CONCLUSION The intervention targeting statin did not significantly improve antihypertensive/antidiabetic adherence. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Targeted interventions tailored to patient past adherence and specific medications should be explored.
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- Anjana Mohan
- University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy, United States.
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- Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 418A Mellon Hall, United States.
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- University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy, United States.
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- CareAllies, Houston, Texas, United States.
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- University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy, United States.
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Associations between mental health disorder and management of physical chronic conditions in China: a pooled cross-sectional analysis. Sci Rep 2021; 11:5731. [PMID: 33707604 PMCID: PMC7952541 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-85126-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Physical non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health disorders are a rapidly increasing health burden in low-and middle-income countries. This study aims to examine the relationships between mental health disorders and cascade of care in managing four common physical NCDs (hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, chronic kidney disease) in China. We utilized two waves of nationally-representative China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS 2011, 2015) of older adult population aged 45 and above. A series of unadjusted and adjusted mixed-effect logistic regression was applied to evaluate the association between presence of mental health disorder and physical chronic disease awareness, treatment, and control. We found that the odds of dyslipidemia (AOR 1.81, 95% CI 1.36–2.39) and kidney disease awareness (AOR 2.88, 95% CI 2.12–3.92) were higher for individuals with mental chronic conditions, compared to those without mental chronic conditions. The odds of having hypertension treatment was higher for subjects with mental health disorder, compared to those without (AOR 1.32, 95% CI 1.02–1.70). The odds of having physical chronic conditions controlled was not significantly associated with having mental chronic conditions (P > 0.05). These results indicated that adults with mental health disorder have a greater likelihood of awareness of having dyslipidemia and kidney disease, and receiving treatment for hypertension. Strategies to address the growing burden of physical-mental NCDs in China should include efforts to improve management of patients with comorbid health condition and improve access to continual high-quality treatment after the first diagnosis.
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Effect of the OPTIMAL programme on self-management of multimorbidity in primary care: a randomised controlled trial. Br J Gen Pract 2021; 71:e303-e311. [PMID: 33685920 PMCID: PMC7959668 DOI: 10.3399/bjgp20x714185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Effective primary care interventions for multimorbidity are needed. Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of a group-based, 6-week, occupational therapy-led self-management support programme (OPTIMAL) for patients with multimorbidity. Design and setting A pragmatic parallel randomised controlled trial across eight primary care teams in Eastern Ireland with 149 patients with multimorbidity, from November 2015 to December 2018. Intervention was OPTIMAL with a usual care comparison. Method Primary outcomes were health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-3L) and frequency of activity participation (Frenchay Activities Index [FAI]). Secondary outcomes included independence in activities of daily living, occupational performance and satisfaction, anxiety and depression, self-efficacy, and healthcare utilisation. Complete case linear regression analyses were conducted. Age (<65/≥65 years) and the number of chronic conditions (<4/≥4) were explored further. Results A total of 124 (83.2%) and 121 (81.2%) participants had complete data at immediate and 6-month post-intervention follow-up, respectively. Intervention participants had significant improvement in EQ-VAS (visual analogue scale) at immediate follow-up (adjusted mean difference [aMD] = 7.86; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.92 to 14.80) but no difference in index score (aMD = 0.04; 95% CI = −0.06 to 0.13) or FAI (aMD = 1.22; 95% CI = −0.84 to 3.29). At 6-month follow-up there were no differences in primary outcomes and mixed results for secondary outcomes. Pre-planned subgroup analyses suggested participants aged <65 years were more likely to benefit. Conclusion OPTIMAL was found to be ineffective in improving health-related quality of life or activity participation at 6-month follow-up. Existing multimorbidity interventions tend to focus on older adults; preplanned subgroup analyses results in the present study suggest that future research should target younger adults (<65 years) with multimorbidity.
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Rimmelzwaan LM, Bogerd MJL, Schumacher BMA, Slottje P, Van Hout HPJ, Reinders ME. Multimorbidity in General Practice: Unmet Care Needs From a Patient Perspective. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 7:530085. [PMID: 33415113 PMCID: PMC7783195 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.530085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: In the Netherlands, as in many other countries, current clinical guidelines are directed at single diseases. Patients with multiple chronic conditions may benefit from a more patient-tailored approach. Therefore, our objective is to explore the general practice care needs of patients with multimorbidity from a patient perspective. We also assessed their care experiences and the impact of chronic conditions on their daily functioning. Methods: We conducted a qualitative study, using semi-structured interviews complemented with self-report questionnaire assessments for triangulation, with consenting community-dwelling patients with three or more chronic conditions. Participants were identified through purposeful sampling in three general practices. Two researchers independently coded and thematically analyzed the audiotaped and anonymously transcribed interviews using the constant comparative method. The self-report questionnaire assessments were used to describe the patient characteristics and for triangulation of the data retrieved from the semi-structured interviews. Results: After 12 interviews, saturation was achieved. Overall, most participants were positive about their relationship with the general practitioner (GP) and practice nurse (PN) as well as the care they received in general practice. However, several unmet care need themes were observed: firstly, lack of a holistic approach (by the GP and PN), in particular, insufficient attention to the patient's state of functioning, their limitations in daily life, and their well-being; secondly, they mentioned that personal continuity of care was important to them and sometimes lacking; thirdly, lack of patient-tailored explanations about diseases and treatments. Conclusion: From a community-dwelling multimorbid patient perspective, general practice care could benefit from improving personal continuity of care, attention to personal circumstances and daily functioning, and patient-tailored communication.
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- Lisanne M Rimmelzwaan
- Department of General Practice, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Ferguson M, Svendrovski A, Katz J. Association Between Multimorbid Disease Patterns and Pain Outcomes Among a Complex Chronic Care Population in Canada. J Pain Res 2020; 13:3045-3057. [PMID: 33244262 PMCID: PMC7685348 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s269648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Disease multimorbidity and pain is a complex, yet common, problem for the aging population, and a significant burden on the health-care systems around the world. Despite this, disease comorbidity and the association with pain in a complex chronic care population is not well understood. This study examined the most prevalent disease combinations and their association with pain. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study initially included 139,920 residents, aged 18-101 years, admitted to publicly funded hospital facilities for complex chronic care in Canada between the years 2006 and 2016. Data were acquired through the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) Facility-Based Continuing Care Reporting System (CCRS). Descriptive and chi-square statistics were used to summarize and compare the sample characteristics. Binary logistic regression analyses were used to examine the association between multimorbid disease categories and pain outcomes. RESULTS The sample consisted of 139,573 residents (57% female), mostly older (mean age = 77.32 years), married (40%), or widowed (36%). Residents took an average of 11.9 medications and 77% were using analgesic medications. On average, residents had diagnoses from 3.06 disease categories (SD = 1.43). Heart/circulation diseases were the most prevalent among the sample (73%), with neurological second (46%) and musculoskeletal third (44%). Overall, 73% of residents reported pain, with 43% reporting moderate pain severity. Residents with multiple disease categories were more likely to report the presence of pain (OR = 1.08, 95% CI: 1.07-1.08, p < 0.001), with each additional disease category associated with an 8% increase in the odds of reporting pain. CONCLUSION The findings from this study help identify common comorbid disease patterns related to pain in an institutionalized, complex chronic care population. This information contributes to both the pain and multimorbidity literature, and is invaluable for creating care plans to meet the demands of a challenging population.
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- Meaghan Ferguson
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, UZIK Consulting Inc, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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McCarthy C, Moriarty F, Wallace E, Smith SM. The evolution of an evidence based intervention designed to improve prescribing and reduce polypharmacy in older people with multimorbidity and significant polypharmacy in primary care (SPPiRE). JOURNAL OF COMORBIDITY 2020; 10:2235042X20946243. [PMID: 32974211 PMCID: PMC7493276 DOI: 10.1177/2235042x20946243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction By the time an intervention is ready for evaluation in a definitive RCT the context of the evidence base may have evolved. To avoid research waste, it is imperative that intervention design and evaluation is an adaptive process incorporating emerging evidence and novel concepts. The aim of this study is to describe changes that were made to an evidence based intervention at the protocol stage of the definitive RCT to incorporate emerging evidence. Methods The original evidence based intervention, a GP delivered web guided medication review, was modified in a five step process:Identification of core components of the original intervention.Literature review.Modification of the intervention.Pilot study.Final refinements. A framework, developed in public health research, was utilised to describe the modification process. Results The population under investigation changed from older people with a potentially inappropriate prescription (PIP) to older people with significant polypharmacy, a proxy marker for complex multimorbidity. An assessment of treatment priorities and brown bag medication review, with a focus on deprescribing were incorporated into the original intervention. The number of repeat medicines was added as a primary outcome measure as were additional secondary patient reported outcome measures to assess treatment burden and attitudes towards deprescribing. Conclusions A framework was used to systematically describe how and why the original intervention was modified, allowing the new intervention to build upon an effective and robustly developed intervention but also to be relevant in the context of the current evidence base.
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- Caroline McCarthy
- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research and RCSI Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research and RCSI Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research and RCSI Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research and RCSI Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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Eriksen CU, Kyriakidis S, Christensen LD, Jacobsen R, Laursen J, Christensen MB, Frølich A. Medication-related experiences of patients with polypharmacy: a systematic review of qualitative studies. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e036158. [PMID: 32895268 PMCID: PMC7477975 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We aimed to synthesise qualitative studies exploring medication-related experiences of polypharmacy among patients with multimorbidity. METHODS We systematically searched PubMed, Embase and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature in February 2020 for primary, peer-reviewed qualitative studies about multimorbid patients' medication-related experiences with polypharmacy, defined as the use of four or more medications. Identified studies were appraised for methodological quality by applying the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist for qualitative research, and data were extracted and synthesised by the meta-aggregation approach. RESULTS We included 13 qualitative studies, representing 499 patients with polypharmacy and a wide range of chronic conditions. Overall, most Critical Appraisal Skills Programme items were reported in the studies. We extracted 140 findings, synthesised these into 17 categories, and developed five interrelated syntheses: (1) patients with polypharmacy are a heterogeneous group in terms of needing and appraising medication information; (2) patients are aware of the importance of medication adherence, but it is difficult to achieve; (3) decision-making about medications is complex; (4) multiple relational factors affect communication between patients and physicians, and these factors can prevent patients from disclosing important information; and (5) polypharmacy affects patients' lives and self-perception, and challenges with polypharmacy are not limited to practical issues of medication-taking. DISCUSSION Polypharmacy poses many challenges to patients, which have a negative impact on quality of life and adherence. Thus, when dealing with polypharmacy patients, it is crucial that healthcare professionals actively solicit individual patients' perspectives on challenges related to polypharmacy. Based on the reported experiences, we recommend that healthcare professionals upscale communicative efforts and involve patients' social network on an individualised basis to facilitate shared decision-making and treatment adherence in multimorbidpatients with polypharmacy.
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- Christian Ulrich Eriksen
- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Capital Region of Denmark, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Capital Region of Denmark, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Research Group for Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Global Business Quality Management, Falck, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Innovation and Research Center for Multimorbidity and Chronic Conditions, Region Zealand, Slagelse, Denmark
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Sibbald SL, Ziegler BR, Maskell R, Schouten K. Implementation of interprofessional team-based care: A cross-case analysis. J Interprof Care 2020; 35:654-661. [PMID: 32835539 DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2020.1803228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Two out of five Canadians have at least one chronic disease and four out of five are at risk of developing a chronic disease. Successful disease management relies on interprofessional team-based approaches, yet lack of purposeful cultivation and patient engagement has led to systematic inefficiencies. Two primary care teams in Southwestern Ontario implementing interprofessional chronic care programs for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were compared. A mixed-methods cross-case analysis was conducted including interviews, focus groups, observations and document analysis. Cases (n = 2) were chosen based on intrinsic and unique value. Participants (n = 46) were sampled using a combination of purposive and multi-level sampling. Data was analyzed using an iterative process; inductive coding was used to gain a sense of context followed by a deductive cross-case analysis to compare and contrast themes across sites. Kompier's five-step framework was used to assess factors contributing to successful implementation and to provide insight into interactions between teams, providers and patients. Both cases satisfied all five factors (systemic and gradual approach, identification of risk factors, theory-driven, participatory approach and sustained committed support). However, one case was more successful at fully implementing their model, attributed to a flexible implementation, plans to mitigate risks, theory use, a supportive team and continued buy-in from leadership. By better understanding key facilitators and barriers, we can support the implementation of chronic disease management programs, foster sustainability of high-performing interprofessional teams, and engage patients in the development and maintenance of team-based chronic disease management.
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- Shannon L Sibbald
- School of Health Studies, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,The Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.,Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
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- Environment Health and Hazards Laboratory, Department of Geography, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Health Studies, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Health Studies, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Ivarsson B, Kjellström B. Novel Insight into How Nurses Working at PH Specialist Clinics in Sweden Perceive Their Work. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:E180. [PMID: 32575509 PMCID: PMC7349522 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8020180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Outpatient pulmonary hypertension (PH) specialist centers have an important role in the optimal management of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). The aim of the present study was to gain an understanding of the work facing nurses at the outpatient PH specialist centers in Sweden. All nurses (n = 14) working at the outpatient PH specialist centers in Sweden were included. Qualitative content analysis was employed to analyze the interviews, wherein an overarching theme emerged: "Build and maintain a relationship with the patient". Three categories described the nurses' experiences: "Ambiguous satisfaction regarding information and communication", "Acting as a coordinator" and "Professional and personal development". To provide good patient care, the nurses described the key components as the ability to give information on all aspects of the disease and their availability by phone for patients, their relatives, and other healthcare resources. This requires evidence-based, specialist knowledge about the disease, its care, and treatments as well as experience. In conclusion, working as a nurse at the outpatient PH specialist centers highlight the advantages, expectations, and difficulties in working with patients with a rare and life-threatening illness. The overall knowledge and skills were high, but the nurses expressed a need for in-depth and continued training.
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- Bodil Ivarsson
- Office of Medical Services, University Trust, Region Skåne, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Clinical Sciences, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institute, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Department of Clinical Physiology, Clinical Sciences, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Physiology, Skåne University Hospital, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden
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Muckelt PE, Roos EM, Stokes M, McDonough S, Grønne DT, Ewings S, Skou ST. Comorbidities and their link with individual health status: A cross-sectional analysis of 23,892 people with knee and hip osteoarthritis from primary care. JOURNAL OF COMORBIDITY 2020; 10:2235042X20920456. [PMID: 32489945 PMCID: PMC7238776 DOI: 10.1177/2235042x20920456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Objectives: Robust data on the impact of comorbidities on health in people with osteoarthritis (OA) are lacking, despite its potential importance for patient management. Objectives were to determine coexisting conditions in people with OA in primary care and whether more comorbidities were linked with individual health status. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 23,892 patients with knee and hip OA was conducted to determine comorbidities present (number/clusters) and how these linked with pain intensity (0–100), widespread pain (site numbers), medication usage (paracetamol, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioids), quality of life EuroQol five dimension scale (EQ-5D), and physical function (walking speed) using independent t-tests or χ2 test. Results: Sixty-two percent of people with OA treated in primary care had at least one comorbidity; hypertension (37%), heart disease (8%), and diabetes (7%) being most common. Outcome measures worsened with more comorbidities (0–4+ comorbidities); pain intensity [mean (SD)] 46(22)–57(21); number of painful sites 3.7(3.0)–6.3(5.4); quality of life 0.73(0.10)–0.63(0.15); walking speed 1.57 m/s (0.33)–1.24 m/s (0.31), while the proportion of people using pain medication increased from 0 to 2 comorbidities (58–69%; p < 0.001), with an increase in opioid use from 4.6% to 19.5% with more comorbidities (0–4+ comorbidities). Conclusion: Most people with knee or hip OA in primary care have at least one other long-term condition. A greater number of comorbidities is linked with worsening health, highlighting the importance of screening for comorbidities when treating patients with OA. It is important for clinicians to consider how OA treatments will interact and affect other common comorbidities.
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- Paul Edward Muckelt
- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Versus Arthritis, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Versus Arthritis, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Institute of Nursing and Health Research Ulster University.,School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.,School of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin, Ireland
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Denmark
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Cadel L, Hitzig SL, Packer TL, Patel T, Lofters AK, Thompson A, Guilcher SJT. Spinal cord injury/dysfunction and medication management: a qualitative study exploring the experiences of community-dwelling adults in Ontario, Canada. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:24-33. [PMID: 32362182 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1756000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Purpose: To explore the attitudes, beliefs and experiences pertaining to the management of prescribed and unprescribed medications among community-dwelling adults with spinal cord injury/dysfunction (SCI/D) in Ontario, Canada.Materials and Methods: In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted by telephone. Each interview was audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.Results: Of the 19 participants, 11 were male and 8 were female, with an age range from 36 to 76 years; 14 participants had traumatic SCI and 5 had non-traumatic spinal cord dysfunction. All but three participants were taking five or more medications, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications and natural health products. The three main themes identified were: disruptive nature of medications, fear of negative outcomes and self-management: playing a critical role.Conclusions: Medication management is a complex, multifaceted and non-linear process. Persons with SCI/D described experiences with medication-taking that are not well understood by current medication management frameworks. Thus, it is essential to broaden our lens and situate persons with SCI/D medication-taking experiences within self-management frameworks to allow for a more comprehensive and reflective understanding of their experiences. Based on the findings from this study, recommendations for future research, practice and policy have been suggested.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPersons with spinal cord injury/dysfunction identified numerous challenges and concerns with medication use post-injury.Educational medication management programs should be implemented post-discharge to improve the state of knowledge around medications (indication, side effects, strategies for taking medications) and how to optimize medication management.In order to optimize experiences and outcomes, there is a need for explicit and ongoing discussions around medication management between persons with spinal cord injury/dysfunction and their healthcare providers.
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- Lauren Cadel
- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- St. John's Rehab Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Schools of Occupational Therapy and Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Kitchener, ON, Canada.,Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, Kitchener, ON, Canada.,Department of Family Medicine, DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Family and Community Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Sathanapally H, Sidhu M, Fahami R, Gillies C, Kadam U, Davies MJ, Khunti K, Seidu S. Priorities of patients with multimorbidity and of clinicians regarding treatment and health outcomes: a systematic mixed studies review. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e033445. [PMID: 32051314 PMCID: PMC7045037 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To identify studies that have investigated the health outcome and treatment priorities of patients with multimorbidity, clinicians or both, in order to assess whether the priorities of the two groups are in alignment, or whether a disparity exists between the priorities of patients with multimorbidity and clinicians. DESIGN Systematic review. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINHAL and Cochrane databases from inception to May 2019 using a predefined search strategy, as well as reference lists containing any relevant articles, as per Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and Cochrane guidelines. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA We included studies reporting health outcome and treatment priorities of adult patients with multimorbidity, defined as suffering from two or more chronic conditions, or of clinicians in the context of multimorbidity or both. There was no restriction by study design, and studies using quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies were included. DATA SYNTHESIS We used a narrative synthesis approach to synthesise the quantitative findings, and a meta-ethnography approach to synthesise the qualitative findings. RESULTS Our search identified 24 studies for inclusion, which comprised 12 quantitative studies, 10 qualitative studies and 2 mixed-methods studies. Twelve studies reported the priorities of both patients and clinicians, 10 studies reported the priorities of patients and 2 studies reported the priorities of clinicians alone. Our findings have shown a mostly low level of agreement between the priorities of patients with multimorbidity and clinicians. We found that prioritisation by patients was mainly driven by their illness experiences, while clinicians focused on longer-term risks. Preserving functional ability emerged as a key priority for patients from across our quantitative and qualitative analyses. CONCLUSION Recognising that there may be a disparity in prioritisation and understanding the reasons for why this might occur, can facilitate clinicians in accurately eliciting the priorities that are most important to their patients and delivering patient-centred care. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42018076076.
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- School of Social Policy, Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- University of Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- University of Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- University of Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- University of Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- University of Leicester Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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Møller A, Bissenbakker KH, Arreskov AB, Brodersen J. Specific Measures of Quality of Life in Patients with Multimorbidity in Primary Healthcare: A Systematic Review on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures' Adequacy of Measurement. PATIENT-RELATED OUTCOME MEASURES 2020; 11:1-10. [PMID: 32021523 PMCID: PMC6955636 DOI: 10.2147/prom.s226576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Purpose The aim of this study is to search systematically for Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) used among patients with multimorbidity. Furthermore, the aim is to evaluate the adequacy and validity of the PROMs identified. Design and setting This systematic review follows the PRISMA guidelines. To assess the adequacy and validity of the identified PROMs the COSMIN Risk of Bias Checklist is used, more specifically a validation of the development, content validity, structural validity, and internal consistency of the PROMs. Results Four PROMs were identified in the primary search, and one was found from references. The sixth PROM was published after the primary search. None of the identified PROMs were aimed specifically at measuring the quality of life in patients with multimorbidity. According to the checklist, the development process and content validity were rated “adequate” in only one measure and “invalid”/“doubtful”/“inadequate” in the rest of the measures. The structural validity of the measures was rated “adequate” in four measures and “very good” in one. Regarding the internal consistency, two measures were rated doubtful and three “very good”. None of the six PROMs reported analyses about invariant measurement. The COSMIN Risk of Bias Checklist proved easy to use; however, there are some concerns in the rating of bias, that are discussed further. Conclusion All six PROMs developed for patients with multimorbidity identified possessed inadequacy in their measurement properties. Therefore, the aim for the future is to develop a valid and adequate measure of the quality of life among patients with multimorbidity.
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- Anne Møller
- Research Unit for General Practice and Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice and Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice and Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice and Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Gonzalez AI, Schmucker C, Nothacker J, Motschall E, Nguyen TS, Brueckle MS, Blom J, van den Akker M, Röttger K, Wegwarth O, Hoffmann T, Straus SE, Gerlach FM, Meerpohl JJ, Muth C. Health-related preferences of older patients with multimorbidity: an evidence map. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e034485. [PMID: 31843855 PMCID: PMC6924802 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To systematically identify knowledge clusters and research gaps in the health-related preferences of older patients with multimorbidity by mapping current evidence. DESIGN Evidence map (systematic review variant). DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, PSYNDEX, CINAHL and Science Citation Index/Social Science Citation Index/-Expanded from inception to April 2018. STUDY SELECTION Studies reporting primary research on health-related preferences of older patients (mean age ≥60 years) with multimorbidity (≥2 chronic/acute conditions). DATA EXTRACTION Two independent reviewers assessed studies for eligibility, extracted data and clustered the studies using MAXQDA-18 content analysis software. RESULTS The 152 included studies (62% from North America, 28% from Europe) comprised 57 093 patients overall (range 9-9105). All used an observational design except for one interventional study: 63 (41%) were qualitative (59 cross-sectional, 4 longitudinal), 85 (57%) quantitative (63 cross-sectional, 22 longitudinal) and 3 (2%) used mixed methods. The setting was specialised care in 85 (56%) and primary care in 54 (36%) studies. We identified seven clusters of studies on preferences: end-of-life care (n=51, 34%), self-management (n=34, 22%), treatment (n=32, 21%), involvement in shared decision making (n=25, 17%), health outcome prioritisation/goal setting (n=19, 13%), healthcare service (n=12, 8%) and screening/diagnostic testing (n=1, 1%). Terminology (eg, preferences, views and perspectives) and concepts (eg, trade-offs, decision regret, goal setting) used to describe health-related preferences varied substantially between studies. CONCLUSION Our study provides the first evidence map on the preferences of older patients with multimorbidity. Included studies were mostly conducted in developed countries and covered a broad range of issues. Evidence on patient preferences concerning decision-making on screening and diagnostic testing was scarce. Differences in employed terminology, decision-making components and concepts, as well as the sparsity of intervention studies, are challenges for future research into evidence-based decision support seeking to elicit the preferences of older patients with multimorbidity and help them construct preferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Open Science Framework (OSF): DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/MCRWQ.
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- Ana Isabel Gonzalez
- Institute of General Practice, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
- Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas, Madrid, Spain
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine (for Cochrane Germany Foundation), Medical Center, University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine (for Cochrane Germany Foundation), Medical Center, University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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- Institute of General Practice, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
- Department of Family Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
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- Patient Representative, Federal Joint Committee, Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Adaptative Rationality, Max-Planck-Institute for Human Development, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Bond University Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of General Practice, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine (for Cochrane Germany Foundation), Medical Center, University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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Friis K, Lasgaard M, Pedersen MH, Duncan P, Maindal HT. Health literacy, multimorbidity, and patient-perceived treatment burden in individuals with cardiovascular disease. A Danish population-based study. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2019; 102:1932-1938. [PMID: 31151781 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2019] [Revised: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim was to investigate the association between: 1) multimorbidity and high treatment burden 2) health literacy and high treatment burden, and 3) the interaction between multimorbidity and health literacy in relation to high treatment burden. METHODS We included respondents with cardiovascular disease who participated in a Danish population-based survey from 2017 (N = 2,111). Logistic regression analyses were used to study associations. RESULTS The study showed that multimorbid individuals with cardiovascular disease were more likely to experience a high treatment burden than individuals with cardiovascular disease only (2+ additional conditions OR 4.16 [2.80-6.18]). Also, individuals with difficulties in understanding health information were more likely to report a high treatment burden than individuals who found it easy to understand information about health (OR 9.97 [6.23-15.95]). Finally, individuals with multimorbidity and difficulties in understanding health information had markedly higher odds of experiencing a high treatment burden. CONCLUSION If individuals find it difficult to understand health information, there is a risk they might feel overwhelmed by the treatment. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Healthcare professionals should be aware of health literacy challenges in planning medical treatment particularly for patients with both low health literacy levels and multimorbidity.
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- Karina Friis
- DEFACTUM, Central Denmark Region, Olof Palmes Allé 15, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- DEFACTUM, Central Denmark Region, Olof Palmes Allé 15, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol BS8 2PS, UK.
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- Department of Public Health, Section for Health Promotion and Health Services, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
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Murphy TE, McAvay GJ, Agogo GO, Allore HG. Personalized and typical concurrent risk of limitations in social activity and mobility in older persons with multiple chronic conditions and polypharmacy. Ann Epidemiol 2019; 37:24-30. [PMID: 31473124 PMCID: PMC6755051 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2019.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE We define personalized concurrent risk (PCR) as the subject-specific probability of an index outcome within a defined interval of time, while currently at risk for a separate outcome, where the outcomes are not mutually exclusive and can be jointly modeled with a shared random intercept. We further define typical concurrent risk as the risk obtained by setting the random intercept to null. METHODS Drawing data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (cohorts 2008-2013), we jointly model limitations in social activity and mobility over two years among older community-dwelling persons with both hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The joint model uses inverse probability of treatment weighting based on each participant's baseline propensity of polypharmacy (≥5 classes of medication). RESULTS Even among participants with the same covariates, older persons with multiple chronic conditions exhibit wide-ranging heterogeneity of the treatment effect from polypharmacy, a risk factor for negative health outcomes among older persons. The magnitude of the PCRs is dominated by the value of the subject-specific random effect. CONCLUSIONS Estimates of PCR and typical concurrent risk can be calculated from national or institutional data sets and may facilitate the practice of personalized care for older patients with multiple chronic conditions.
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- Terrence E Murphy
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Biostatistics, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; Department of Biostatistics, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT.
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Aquino MRJ(RV, Turner GM, Mant J. Does characterising patterns of multimorbidity in stroke matter for developing collaborative care approaches in primary care? Prim Health Care Res Dev 2019; 20:e110. [PMID: 32800014 PMCID: PMC6635803 DOI: 10.1017/s1463423619000240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Revised: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) remain leading causes of mortality and morbidity globally. Although mortality rates have been in decline, the number of people affected by stroke has risen. These patients have a range of long-term needs and often present to primary care. Furthermore, many of these patients have multimorbidities which increase the complexity of their healthcare. Long-term impacts from stroke/TIA along with care needs for other morbidities can be challenging to address because care can involve different healthcare professionals, both specialist and generalist. In the ideal model of care, such professionals would work collaboratively to provide care. Despite the commonality of multimorbidity in stroke/TIA, gaps in the literature remain, particularly limited knowledge of pairings or clusters of comorbid conditions and the extent to which these are interrelated. Moreover, integrated care practices are less well understood and remain variable in practice. This article argues that it is important to understand (through research) patterns of multimorbidity, including number, common clusters and types of comorbidities, and current interprofessional practice to inform future directions to improve long-term care.
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- Research Fellow, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Professor of Primary Care Research, Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health & Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Zhang A, Franklin C, Jing S, Bornheimer LA, Hai AH, Himle JA, Kong D, Ji Q. The effectiveness of four empirically supported psychotherapies for primary care depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2019; 245:1168-1186. [PMID: 30699860 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Revised: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depressive and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent and detrimental in primary care settings. However, there are gaps in the literature concerning effectiveness and generalizability of empirically supported interventions and treatment of both depression and anxiety in primary care settings. The aim of this review is to systematically assess and meta-analyze the effectiveness of brief empirically-supported psychotherapies for treating depression and/or anxiety in primary care. METHODS Seven electronic databases, five professional websites and manual search of reference lists were searched through April 2017 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of four psychotherapies treating primary care depression and anxiety: cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), problem-solving therapy (PST), motivational interviewing (MI), and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). RESULTS From an initial pool of 1140 articles, 179 articles were eligible for full-text review and 65 articles were included for final analysis. Sixty-five articles containing 198 effect sizes reported an overall treatment effect size of d = 0.462, p < 0.001. Single-predictor meta-regression indicated that marital status, treatment modality (individual versus group), and treatment composition were significant moderators. Multiple-predictor meta-regression discovered treatment setting (inside versus outside primary care) significantly moderated treatment effect, b = -0.863, p = 0.039 after controlling for other intervention characteristics. CONCLUSION Treatment effects were found for CBT and PST, both for depressive and anxiety disorders. Interventions delivered outside primary care settings were more effective than those within, individual treatment had greater treatment effects compared to group treatment, and both technology-assisted and in-person treatments were found to be effective.
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- Anao Zhang
- University of Michigan, School of Social Work, United States; Shanghai Children's Medical Center, China.
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, United States
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- East China University of Political Science and Law, School of Social Development, China
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- The University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, United States
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- University of Michigan, School of Social Work, United States; University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry
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- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, United States
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Salisbury C, Man MS, Chaplin K, Mann C, Bower P, Brookes S, Duncan P, Fitzpatrick B, Gardner C, Gaunt DM, Guthrie B, Hollinghurst S, Kadir B, Lee V, McLeod J, Mercer SW, Moffat KR, Moody E, Rafi I, Robinson R, Shaw A, Thorn J. A patient-centred intervention to improve the management of multimorbidity in general practice: the 3D RCT. HEALTH SERVICES AND DELIVERY RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.3310/hsdr07050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Background
People with multimorbidity experience impaired quality of life, poor health and a burden from treatment. Their care is often disease-focused rather than patient-centred and tailored to their individual needs.
Objective
To implement and evaluate a patient-centred intervention to improve the management of patients with multimorbidity in general practice.
Design
Pragmatic, cluster randomised controlled trial with parallel process and economic evaluations. Practices were centrally randomised by a statistician blind to practice identifiers, using a computer-generated algorithm.
Setting
Thirty-three general practices in three areas of England and Scotland.
Participants
Practices had at least 4500 patients and two general practitioners (GPs) and used the EMIS (Egton Medical Information Systems) computer system. Patients were aged ≥ 18 years with three or more long-term conditions.
Interventions
The 3D (Dimensions of health, Depression and Drugs) intervention was designed to offer patients continuity of care with a named GP, replacing separate reviews of each long-term condition with comprehensive reviews every 6 months. These focused on individualising care to address patients’ main problems, attention to quality of life, depression and polypharmacy and on disease control and agreeing treatment plans. Control practices provided usual care.
Outcome measures
Primary outcome – health-related quality of life (assessed using the EuroQol-5 Dimensions, five-level version) after 15 months. Secondary outcomes – measures of illness burden, treatment burden and patient-centred care. We assessed cost-effectiveness from a NHS and a social care perspective.
Results
Thirty-three practices (1546 patients) were randomised from May to December 2015 [16 practices (797 patients) to the 3D intervention, 17 practices (749 patients) to usual care]. All participants were included in the primary outcome analysis by imputing missing data. There was no evidence of difference between trial arms in health-related quality of life {adjusted difference in means 0.00 [95% confidence interval (CI) –0.02 to 0.02]; p = 0.93}, illness burden or treatment burden. However, patients reported significant benefits from the 3D intervention in all measures of patient-centred care. Qualitative data suggested that both patients and staff welcomed having more time, continuity of care and the patient-centred approach. The economic analysis found no meaningful differences between the intervention and usual care in either quality-adjusted life-years [(QALYs) adjusted mean QALY difference 0.007, 95% CI –0.009 to 0.023] or costs (adjusted mean difference £126, 95% CI –£739 to £991), with wide uncertainty around point estimates. The cost-effectiveness acceptability curve suggested that the intervention was unlikely to be either more or less cost-effective than usual care. Seventy-eight patients died (46 in the intervention arm and 32 in the usual-care arm), with no evidence of difference between trial arms; no deaths appeared to be associated with the intervention.
Limitations
In this pragmatic trial, the implementation of the intervention was incomplete: 49% of patients received two 3D reviews over 15 months, whereas 75% received at least one review.
Conclusions
The 3D approach reflected international consensus about how to improve care for multimorbidity. Although it achieved the aim of providing more patient-centred care, this was not associated with benefits in quality of life, illness burden or treatment burden. The intervention was no more or less cost-effective than usual care. Modifications to the 3D approach might improve its effectiveness. Evaluation is needed based on whole-system change over a longer period of time.
Trial registration
Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN06180958.
Funding
This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Services and Delivery Research programme and will be published in full in Health Services and Delivery Research; Vol. 7, No. 5. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Chris Salisbury
- Centre for Academic Primary Care, National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care, National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care, National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care, National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Centre for Primary Care, Division of Population of Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care, National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Centre for Primary Care, Division of Population of Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences Division, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care, National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Randomised Trials Collaboration, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Centre for Primary Care, Division of Population of Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Bristol Clinical Commissioning Group, Bristol, UK
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- Royal College of General Practitioners, London, UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care, National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Academic Primary Care, National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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McGilton KS, Vellani S, Yeung L, Chishtie J, Commisso E, Ploeg J, Andrew MK, Ayala AP, Gray M, Morgan D, Chow AF, Parrott E, Stephens D, Hale L, Keatings M, Walker J, Wodchis WP, Dubé V, McElhaney J, Puts M. Identifying and understanding the health and social care needs of older adults with multiple chronic conditions and their caregivers: a scoping review. BMC Geriatr 2018; 18:231. [PMID: 30285641 PMCID: PMC6167839 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-018-0925-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND As the population is aging, the number of persons living with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) is expected to increase. This review seeks to answer two research questions from the perspectives of older adults with MCC, their caregivers and their health care providers (HCPs): 1) What are the health and social care needs of community-dwelling older adults with MCC and their caregivers? and 2) How do social and structural determinants of health impact these health and social care needs? METHODS We conducted a scoping review guided by a refinement of the Arksey & O'Malley framework. Articles were included if participants were 55 years or older and have at least two chronic conditions. We searched 7 electronic databases. The data were summarized using thematic analysis. RESULTS Thirty-six studies were included in this review: 28 studies included participants with MCC; 12 studies included HCPs; 5 studies included caregivers. The quality of the studies ranged from moderate to good. Five main areas of needs were identified: need for information; coordination of services and supports; preventive, maintenance and restorative strategies; training for older adults, caregivers and HCPs to help manage the older adults' complex conditions; and the need for person-centred approaches. Structural and social determinants of health such as socioeconomic status, education and access influenced the needs of older adults with MCC. CONCLUSION The review highlights that most of the needs of older adults with MCC focus on lack of access to information and coordination of care. The main structural and social determinants that influenced older adults' needs were their level of education/health literacy and their socioeconomic status.
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- Katherine S McGilton
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, 550 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6K 2R7 416 597 3422 (2500), Canada.
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, 550 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6K 2R7 416 597 3422 (2500), Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Gerstein Information Science Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Gerstein Information Science Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- The Change Foundation, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Health Sciences North Research Institute and Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Irfan Khan A, Gill A, Cott C, Hans PK, Steele Gray C. mHealth Tools for the Self-Management of Patients With Multimorbidity in Primary Care Settings: Pilot Study to Explore User Experience. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2018; 6:e171. [PMID: 30154073 PMCID: PMC6134226 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.8593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2017] [Revised: 05/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Given the complex and evolving needs of individuals with multimorbidity, the adoption of mHealth tools to support self-management efforts is increasingly being explored, particularly in primary care settings. The electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) tool was codeveloped with patients and providers in an interdisciplinary primary care team in Toronto, Canada, to help facilitate self-management in community-dwelling adults with multiple chronic conditions. Objective The objective of study is to explore the experience and expectations of patients with multimorbidity and their providers around the use of the ePRO tool in supporting self-management efforts. Methods We conducted a 4-week pilot study of the ePRO tool. Patients’ and providers’ experiences and expectations were explored through focus groups that were conducted at the end of the study. In addition, thematic analyses were used to assess the shared and contrasting perspectives of patients and providers on the role of the ePRO tool in facilitating self-management. Coded data were then mapped onto the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory using the framework method. Results In this pilot study, 12 patients and 6 providers participated. Both patients and providers emphasized the need for a more explicit recognition of self-management context, including greater customizability of content to better adapt to the complexity and fluidity of self-management in this particular patient population. Patients and providers highlighted gaps in the extent to which the tool enables self-management processes, including how limited progress toward self-management goals and the absence of direct provider engagement through the ePRO tool inhibited patients from meeting their self-management goals. Providers highlighted proximal outcomes based on their experience of the tool and specifically, they indicated that the tool offered valuable insights into the broader patient context, which helps to inform the self-management approach and activities they recommend to patients, whereas patients recognized the tool’s potential in helping to improve access to different providers in a team-based primary care setting. Conclusions This study identifies a more explicit recognition of the contextual factors that influence patients’ ability to self-manage and greater adaptability to accommodate patient complexity and provider workflow as next steps in refining the ePRO tool to better support self-management efforts in primary care ahead of its application in a full-scale randomized pragmatic trial.
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- Anum Irfan Khan
- Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Bridgepoint Campus, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Bridgepoint Campus, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Brunner J, Schweizer CA, Canelo IA, Leung LB, Strauss JL, Yano EM. Timely access to mental health care among women veterans. Psychol Serv 2018; 16:498-503. [PMID: 29620391 DOI: 10.1037/ser0000226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Using survey data on (N = 419) patients at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinics we analyzed women veterans' reports of timely access to VA mental health care. We evaluated problems that patients might face in obtaining care, and examined subjective ratings of VA care as a function of timely access to mental health care. We found that 59% of participants reported "always" getting an appointment for mental health care as soon as needed. In adjusted analyses, two problems were negatively associated with timely access to mental health care: (a) medical appointments that interfere with other activities, and (b) difficulty getting questions answered between visits. Average subjective ratings of VA ranged from 8.2-8.6 out of 10, and 93% of participants would recommend VA care. Subjective ratings of VA were higher among women who reported timely access to mental health care. Findings suggest that overall experience of care is associated with timely access to mental health care, and that such access may be amenable to improvements related to clinic hours or mechanisms for answering patient questions between visits. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Julian Brunner
- VA Health Services Research and Development Center for the Study of Health Care Innovation, Implementation & Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System
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- VA Health Services Research and Development Center for the Study of Health Care Innovation, Implementation & Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System
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- VA Health Services Research and Development Center for the Study of Health Care Innovation, Implementation & Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System
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- VA Health Services Research and Development Center for the Study of Health Care Innovation, Implementation & Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System
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- Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Department of Veterans Affairs
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- VA Health Services Research and Development Center for the Study of Health Care Innovation, Implementation & Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System
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Care coordination and provider stress in primary care management of high-risk patients. J Gen Intern Med 2018; 33:65-71. [PMID: 28971306 PMCID: PMC5756166 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-017-4186-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2016] [Revised: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Care coordination is a critical component of managing high-risk patients, who tend to have complex and multiple medical and psychosocial problems and are typically at high risk for increased hospitalization and incur high health care expenditures. Primary care models such as the patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) are designed to improve care coordination and reduce care fragmentation. However, little is known about how the burden of care coordination for high-risk patients influences PCMH team members' stress. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship between provider stress and care coordination time in high-risk patient care and whether availability of help is associated with reduced stress. STUDY DESIGN Multivariable regression analysis of a cross-sectional survey of PCMH primary care providers (PCPs) and nurses. PARTICIPANTS A total of 164 PCPs and 272 nurses in primary care practices at five geographically diverse Veteran Health Administration (VA) medical center health systems. MAIN MEASURES The main outcome variable was provider stress due to high-risk patient care. Independent variables were the reported proportion of high-risk patients in PCP/nurse patient panels, time spent coordinating care for these patients, and provider satisfaction with help received in caring for them. KEY RESULTS The response rate was 44%. Spending more than 8 h per week coordinating care was significantly associated with a 0.21-point increase in reported provider stress compared to spending 8 h or less per week (95% CI: 0.04-0.39; p = 0.015). The magnitude of the association between stress and care coordination time was diminished when provider satisfaction with help received was included in the model. CONCLUSIONS Perceived provider stress from care of high-risk patients may arise from challenges related to coordinating their care. Our findings suggest that the perception of receiving help for high-risk patient care may be valuable in reducing provider stress.
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Ho JW, Kuluski K, Im J. "It's a fight to get anything you need" - Accessing care in the community from the perspectives of people with multimorbidity. Health Expect 2017; 20:1311-1319. [PMID: 28544493 PMCID: PMC5689221 DOI: 10.1111/hex.12571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a growing interest in redesigning health-care systems to better manage the increasing numbers of people with multimorbidity. Knowing how patients experience health-care delivery and what they need from the health-care system are critical pieces of evidence that can be used to guide health system reforms. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to understand the challenges patients with multimorbidity face in accessing care in the community, and the implications for patients and their families. METHODS A secondary analysis of qualitative data was conducted on semi-structured interviews with 116 patients who were receiving care in an urban rehabilitation facility in 2011. Exploratory interpretive analysis was used to identify themes about access to care. RESULTS Challenges occurred at two levels: at the health system level and at the individual (patient) level. Issues at the health system level fell into two broad categories: availability of services (failing to qualify, coping with wait times, struggling with scarcity and negotiating the location of care) and service delivery (unreliable care, unmet needs, incongruent care and inflexible care). Challenges at the patient level fell into the themes of logistics of accessing care and financial strain. Patients interacted and responded to these challenges by: managing the system, making personal sacrifices, substituting with informal care, and resigning to system constraints. CONCLUSION Identifying the barriers patients encounter and the lengths they go to in order to access care highlights areas where policy initiatives can focus to develop appropriate and supportive services that are more person and family-centred.
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- Julia W. Ho
- Institute of Health PolicyManagement and EvaluationUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
- Collaboratory for Research and InnovationSinai Health SystemLunenfeld‐Tanenbaum Research InstituteTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Institute of Health PolicyManagement and EvaluationUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
- Collaboratory for Research and InnovationSinai Health SystemLunenfeld‐Tanenbaum Research InstituteTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Institute of Health PolicyManagement and EvaluationUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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Lloyd HM, Pearson M, Sheaff R, Asthana S, Wheat H, Sugavanam TP, Britten N, Valderas J, Bainbridge M, Witts L, Westlake D, Horrell J, Byng R. Collaborative action for person-centred coordinated care (P3C): an approach to support the development of a comprehensive system-wide solution to fragmented care. Health Res Policy Syst 2017; 15:98. [PMID: 29166917 PMCID: PMC5700670 DOI: 10.1186/s12961-017-0263-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Fragmented care results in poor outcomes for individuals with complexity of need. Person-centred coordinated care (P3C) is perceived to be a potential solution, but an absence of accessible evidence and the lack of a scalable ‘blue print’ mean that services are ‘experimenting’ with new models of care with little guidance and support. This paper presents an approach to the implementation of P3C using collaborative action, providing examples of early developments across this programme of work, the core aim of which is to accelerate the spread and adoption of P3C in United Kingdom primary care settings. Methods Two centrally funded United Kingdom organisations (South West Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care and South West Academic Health Science Network) are leading this initiative to narrow the gap between research and practice in this urgent area of improvement through a programme of service change, evaluation and research. Multi-stakeholder engagement and co-design are core to the approach. A whole system measurement framework combines outcomes of importance to patients, practitioners and health organisations. Iterative and multi-level feedback helps to shape service change while collecting practice-based data to generate implementation knowledge for the delivery of P3C. The role of the research team is proving vital to support informed change and challenge organisational practice. The bidirectional flow of knowledge and evidence relies on the transitional positioning of researchers and research organisations. Results Extensive engagement and embedded researchers have led to strong collaborations across the region. Practice is beginning to show signs of change and data flow and exchange is taking place. However, working in this way is not without its challenges; progress has been slow in the development of a linked data set to allow us to assess impact innovations from a cost perspective. Trust is vital, takes time to establish and is dependent on the exchange of services and interactions. If collaborative action can foster P3C it will require sustained commitment from both research and practice. This approach is a radical departure from how policy, research and practice traditionally work, but one that we argue is now necessary to deal with the most complex health and social problems.
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- Helen M Lloyd
- Community and Primary Care Research Group, Clinical Trails and Population Studies, Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry, Room N14, ITTC Building, Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BX, United Kingdom.
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- NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC), Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom.,Health Services & Policy Research, University of Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, APEx, University of Exeter Medical School, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom
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- School of Law, Criminology and Government, University of Plymouth, Portland Villas, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
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- School of Law, Criminology and Government, University of Plymouth, Portland Villas, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
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- Community and Primary Care Research Group, Clinical Trails and Population Studies, Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry, Room N14, ITTC Building, Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BX, United Kingdom
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- Community and Primary Care Research Group, Clinical Trails and Population Studies, Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry, Room N14, ITTC Building, Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BX, United Kingdom
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- NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC), Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom.,Health Services & Policy Research, University of Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, APEx, University of Exeter Medical School, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom
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- NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC), Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom.,Health Services & Policy Research, University of Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, APEx, University of Exeter Medical School, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom
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- Primary Care Development Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, Working Together to Improve Health and Wellbeing, Wynford House, Lufton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR, United Kingdom
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- South West Academic Health Science Network, Pynes Hill Court, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5AZ, United Kingdom
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- Community and Primary Care Research Group, Clinical Trails and Population Studies, Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry, Room N14, ITTC Building, Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BX, United Kingdom
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- Community and Primary Care Research Group, Clinical Trails and Population Studies, Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry, Room N14, ITTC Building, Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BX, United Kingdom
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- Community and Primary Care Research Group, Clinical Trails and Population Studies, Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry, Room N14, ITTC Building, Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BX, United Kingdom
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Identifying High-Cost, High-Risk Patients Using Administrative Databases in Tuscany, Italy. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:9569348. [PMID: 28770229 PMCID: PMC5523251 DOI: 10.1155/2017/9569348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2016] [Revised: 04/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Objective (1) Assessing the performance of the algorithm in terms of sensitivity and positive predictive value, considering General Practitioners' (GPs) judgement as benchmark, and (2) describing adverse events (hospitalisation, death, and health services' consumption) of complex patients compared to the general population. Data Sources (i) Tuscany administrative database containing health data (2013-5); (ii) lists of complex patients indicated by GPs; and (iii) annual health registry of Tuscany. Study Design The present study is a validation study. It compares a list of complex patients extracted through an administrative algorithm (criteria of high health consumption) to a gold standard list of patients indicated by GPs. GPs' decision was subjective but fairly well reasoned. The study compares also adverse outcomes (Emergency Room visits, hospitalisation, and death) between identified complex patients and general population. Principal Findings Considering GPs' judgement, the algorithm showed a sensitivity of 72.8% and a positive predictive value of 64.4%. The complex cases presented here have higher incidence rates/100,000 (death 46.8; ER visits 223.2, hospitalisations 110.87, laboratory tests 1284.01, and specialist examinations 870.37) compared to the general population. Conclusions The final validated algorithm showed acceptable sensitivity and positive predictive value.
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Mortsiefer A, Altiner A, Ernst A, Kadusziewicz H, Krahe A, Mellert C, Schäfer I, Stolzenbach CO, Wiese B, Löffler C. Satisfaction with general practice care in German patients with multimorbidity: a cross-sectional study. Fam Pract 2017; 34:452-458. [PMID: 28334936 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmw141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about the quality of general practice care received by patients suffering from multimorbidity. OBJECTIVES To assess how patients with multimorbidity evaluate their General Practitioners (GPs') performance and to identify factors associated with high patient satisfaction levels. METHODS Cross-sectional study in Germany using the EUROPEP questionnaire consisting of 23 items with a five-point Likert scale and covering two dimensions: clinical performance of the GP and organisation of care. Mixed logistic regression was used in the analysis, with the EUROPEP score as a dependent variable. RESULTS The study included 651 patients (54.8% female), with a mean age of 73.7 ± 4.9 years. Of 22 of 23 questionnaire items, >80% of patients rated their satisfaction as 'good' or 'excellent'. The highest level of satisfaction (excellent) varied among items between 28.0 and 73.1%. Lower age and female sex of GPs were associated with better patient evaluations in 15 and 12 of the 23 items, respectively. Patient characteristics were not associated with their satisfaction with their GP. CONCLUSIONS This study found high levels of satisfaction with primary care in patients with multimorbidity. However, since high levels of patient satisfaction are not necessarily equivalent to high quality of care, a broader view is necessary to integrate the subjective views of patients and objective quality indicators into a comprehensive concept of good quality of care.
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- Achim Mortsiefer
- Medical Faculty, Institute of General Practice, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf,Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Institute of General Practice, University of Rostock,Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Primary Medical Care, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Institute of General Practice, Kiel University, Kiel, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Institute of General Practice, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf,Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Institute of General Practice, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf,Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Primary Medical Care, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Primary Medical Care, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Hannover Medical School, Institute of General Practice, Medical Statistics and IT Infrastructure, Hannover, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Institute of General Practice, University of Rostock,Rostock, Germany
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McCarthy C, Clyne B, Corrigan D, Boland F, Wallace E, Moriarty F, Fahey T, Hughes C, Gillespie P, Smith SM. Supporting prescribing in older people with multimorbidity and significant polypharmacy in primary care (SPPiRE): a cluster randomised controlled trial protocol and pilot. Implement Sci 2017; 12:99. [PMID: 28764753 PMCID: PMC5539883 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-017-0629-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Multimorbidity, defined as the presence of at least two chronic conditions, becomes increasingly common in older people and is associated with poorer health outcomes and significant polypharmacy. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recently published a multimorbidity guideline that advises providing an individualised medication review for all people prescribed 15 or more repeat medicines. This study incorporates this guideline and aims to assess the effectiveness of a complex intervention designed to support general practitioners (GPs) to reduce potentially inappropriate prescribing and consider deprescribing in older people with multimorbidity and significant polypharmacy in Irish primary care. Methods This study is a cluster randomised controlled trial, involving 30 general practices and 450 patients throughout Ireland. Practices will be eligible to participate if they have at least 300 patients aged 65 years and over on their patient panel and if they use either one of the two predominant practice management software systems in use in Ireland. Using a software patient finder tool, practices will identify and recruit patients aged 65 years and over, who are prescribed at least 15 repeat medicines. Once baseline data collection is complete, practices will be randomised using minimisation by an independent third party to either intervention or control. Given the nature of the intervention, it is not possible to blind participants or study personnel. GPs in intervention practices will receive login details to a website where they will access training videos and a template for conducting an individualised structured medication review, which they will undertake with each of their included patients. Control practices will deliver usual care over the 6-month study period. Primary outcome measures pertain to the individual patient level and are the proportion of patients with any PIP and the number of repeat medicines. Discussion Disease-specific approaches in multimorbidity may be inappropriate and result in fragmented and poorly co-ordinated care. This pragmatic study is evaluating a complex intervention that is relevant across multiple conditions and addresses potential concerns around medicines safety in this vulnerable group of patients. The potential for system-wide implementation will be explored with a parallel mixed methods process evaluation. Trial registration ISRCTN: 12752680, Registered 20 October 2016.
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- Caroline McCarthy
- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Lower Mercer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Lower Mercer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Lower Mercer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Lower Mercer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Lower Mercer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Lower Mercer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Lower Mercer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland
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- School of Business & Economics, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Lower Mercer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Clyne B, Cooper JA, Boland F, Hughes CM, Fahey T, Smith SM. Beliefs about prescribed medication among older patients with polypharmacy: a mixed methods study in primary care. Br J Gen Pract 2017; 67:e507-e518. [PMID: 28533200 PMCID: PMC5540192 DOI: 10.3399/bjgp17x691073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Polypharmacy (≥5 medications) is common in older patients and is associated with adverse outcomes. Patients' beliefs about medication can influence their expectations for medication, adherence, and willingness to deprescribe. Few studies have examined beliefs about prescribed medication among older patients with polypharmacy in primary care. AIM To explore medication-related beliefs in older patients with polypharmacy and factors that might influence beliefs. DESIGN AND SETTING A mixed methods study utilising data from a randomised controlled trial aiming to decrease potentially inappropriate prescribing in older patients (≥70 years) in Ireland. METHOD Beliefs were assessed quantitatively and qualitatively. Participants completed the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire by indicating their degree of agreement with individual statements about medicines on a 5-point Likert scale. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of participants. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and a thematic analysis conducted. Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed separately and triangulated during the interpretation stage. RESULTS In total, 196 patients were included (mean age 76.7 years, SD 4.9, 54% male), with a mean of 9.5 (SD 4.1) medications per patient. The majority (96.3%) believed strongly in the necessity of their medication, while 33.9% reported strong concerns. Qualitative data confirmed these coexisting positive and negative attitudes to medications and suggested the importance of patients' trust in GPs in establishing positive beliefs and potential willingness to deprescribe. CONCLUSION Participants reported strong beliefs in medications with coexisting positive and negative attitudes. The doctor-patient relationship may have influenced beliefs and attitudes towards medicines, highlighting the importance of strong doctor-patient relationships, which need to be considered in the context of deprescribing.
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- Barbara Clyne
- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin
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- HRB Centre for Primary Care Research, Department of General Practice, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin
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Objective To synthesize existing qualitative literature on patient-experienced burden of treatment in multimorbid patients. Methods A literature search identified available qualitative studies on the topic of burden of treatment in multimorbidity and meta-ethnography was applied as method. The authors’ original findings were preserved, but also synthesized to new interpretations to investigate the concept of the burden of treatment using the Cumulative Complexity Model. Results Nine qualitative studies were identified. The majority of the 1367 participants from 34 different countries were multimorbid. The treatment burden components, experienced by patients, were identified for each study. The components financial burden, lack of knowledge, diet and exercise, medication burden and frequent healthcare reminding patients of their health problem were found to attract additional attention from the multimorbid patients. In studies conducted in the US and Australia the financial burden and the time and travel burden were found most straining to patients with deprived socioeconomic status. The burden of treatment was found to be a complex concept consisting of many different components and factors interacting with each other. The size of the burden was associated to the workload of demands (number of conditions, number of medications and health status), the capacity (cognitive, physical and financial resources, educational level, cultural background, age, gender and employment conditions) and the context (structure of healthcare and social support). Patients seem to use strategies such as prioritizing between treatments to diminish the workload and mobilizing and coordinating resources to improve their ability to manage the burden of treatment. They try to routinize and integrate the treatment into their daily lives, which might be a way to maintain the balance between workload and capacity. Conclusions Healthcare providers need to increase the focus on minimizing multimorbid patients’ burden of treatment. Findings in this review suggest that the weight of the burden needs to be established in the individual patient and components of the burden must be identified.
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Muche-Borowski C, Lühmann D, Schäfer I, Mundt R, Wagner HO, Scherer M. Development of a meta-algorithm for guiding primary care encounters for patients with multimorbidity using evidence-based and case-based guideline development methodology. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e015478. [PMID: 28645968 PMCID: PMC5734311 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The study aimed to develop a comprehensive algorithm (meta-algorithm) for primary care encounters of patients with multimorbidity. We used a novel, case-based and evidence-based procedure to overcome methodological difficulties in guideline development for patients with complex care needs. STUDY DESIGN Systematic guideline development methodology including systematic evidence retrieval (guideline synopses), expert opinions and informal and formal consensus procedures. SETTING Primary care. INTERVENTION The meta-algorithm was developed in six steps:1. Designing 10 case vignettes of patients with multimorbidity (common, epidemiologically confirmed disease patterns and/or particularly challenging health care needs) in a multidisciplinary workshop.2. Based on the main diagnoses, a systematic guideline synopsis of evidence-based and consensus-based clinical practice guidelines was prepared. The recommendations were prioritised according to the clinical and psychosocial characteristics of the case vignettes.3. Case vignettes along with the respective guideline recommendations were validated and specifically commented on by an external panel of practicing general practitioners (GPs).4. Guideline recommendations and experts' opinions were summarised as case specific management recommendations (N-of-one guidelines).5. Healthcare preferences of patients with multimorbidity were elicited from a systematic literature review and supplemented with information from qualitative interviews.6. All N-of-one guidelines were analysed using pattern recognition to identify common decision nodes and care elements. These elements were put together to form a generic meta-algorithm. RESULTS The resulting meta-algorithm reflects the logic of a GP's encounter of a patient with multimorbidity regarding decision-making situations, communication needs and priorities. It can be filled with the complex problems of individual patients and hereby offer guidance to the practitioner. Contrary to simple, symptom-oriented algorithms, the meta-algorithm illustrates a superordinate process that permanently keeps the entire patient in view. CONCLUSION The meta-algorithm represents the back bone of the multimorbidity guideline of the German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians. This article presents solely the development phase; the meta-algorithm needs to be piloted before it can be implemented.
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- Cathleen Muche-Borowski
- Institute for Primary Care and Family Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Primary Care and Family Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Primary Care and Family Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Primary Care and Family Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Primary Care and Family Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Primary Care and Family Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany
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McKinlay EM, Morgan SJ, Gray BV, Macdonald LM, Pullon SR. Exploring interprofessional, interagency multimorbidity care: case study based observational research. JOURNAL OF COMORBIDITY 2017; 7:64-78. [PMID: 29090190 PMCID: PMC5556439 DOI: 10.15256/joc.2017.7.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The increase in multimorbidity or co-occurring chronic illnesses is a leading healthcare concern. Patients with multimorbidity require ongoing care from many different professionals and agencies, and often report a lack of integrated care. OBJECTIVE To explore the daily help-seeking behaviours of patients with multimorbidity, including which health professionals they seek help from, how professionals work together, and perceptions and characteristics of effective interprofessional, interagency multimorbidity care. DESIGN Using a case study observational research design, multiple data sources were assembled for four patients with multimorbidity, identified by two general practitioners in New Zealand. In this paper, two case studies are presented, including the recorded instances of contact and communication between patients and professionals, and between professionals. Professional interactions were categorized as consultation, coordination, or collaboration. RESULTS The two case studies illustrated two female patients with likely similar educational levels, but with different profiles of multimorbidity, social circumstances, and personal capabilities, involving various professionals and agencies. Engagement between professionals showed varying levels of interaction and a lack of clarity about leadership or care coordination. The majority of interactions were one-to-one consultations and rarely involved coordination and collaboration. Patients were rarely included in communications between professionals. CONCLUSION Cases constructed from multiple data sources illustrate the complexity of day-to-day, interprofessional, interagency multimorbidity care. While consultation is the most frequent mode of professional interaction, targeted coordinated and collaborative interactions (including the patient) are highly effective activities. Greater attention should be given to developing and facilitating these interactions and determining who should lead them.
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- Eileen M. McKinlay
- Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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Ivarsson B, Ingemansson R, Sjöberg T. Experiences of supportive care when waiting for a lung re-transplantation. SAGE Open Med 2017; 5:2050312117697151. [PMID: 28540044 PMCID: PMC5433791 DOI: 10.1177/2050312117697151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objectives: Lung transplant patients and their next of kin share the experiences of illness but little is known in the face of a lung re-transplantation. To describe patients’ and next of kin’s experiences of supportive care while awaiting lung re-transplantation and the objective was to highlight a small group with special circumstances and needs. Methods: Using qualitative content analysis, seven adult patients and seven next of kin were consecutively selected from a regional lung transplantation centre and individually interviewed shortly after decision about lung re-transplantation. Results: The experiences of supportive care were captured in one main category: ‘once again haunted by death’ and three sub-categories: ‘when life turns and death once again snorts down your neck’, ‘the importance of information’, and ‘perceptions of support’. A complex interaction between the experience of waiting, and communication patterns, emotional states, and social support was shown. Conclusion: This study provides insights into the complex interaction between the experience of waiting for a second lung transplant and communication patterns, emotional states, social support and social roles between patients, next of kin, healthcare professionals, and the health and social welfare system. There is a need for developing supportive care programme to achieve the best possible care.
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- Bodil Ivarsson
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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