Multimorbidity and functional status in institutionalized older adults

Conclusions The large majority of institutionalized older adults presents multimorbidity and the results confirm the non-random associations between chronic diseases. The identification of multimorbidity patterns most associated with physical function offers the potential to the implementation of preventive strategies and better treatment of multimorbid patients in long-term care facilities.
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research