ArticlePreventing chronic disease2015
Patterns of Chronic Conditions and Their Associations With Behaviors and Quality of Life, 2010.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Social determinants of multimorbidity patterns: A systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- Quality of life assessment instruments for adults: a systematic review of population-based studies.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2020Pooled it
- Do replicable profiles of multimorbidity exist? Systematic review and synthesis.European journal of epidemiology · 2019Pooled it
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- Multimorbidity patterns and associated factors in a megacity: a cross-sectional study.Revista de saude publica · 2024Article
- Multimorbidity patterns and health-related quality of life in Jamaican adults: a cross sectional study exploring potential pathways.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Article
- Multimorbidity classes indicate differential patterns of health care engagement among people who inject drugs.Journal of substance abuse treatment · 2022Article
- Multimorbidity Patterns in US Adults with Subjective Cognitive Decline and Their Relationship with Functional Difficulties.Journal of aging and health · 2022Article
- Prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity in the Jamaican population: A comparative analysis of latent variable models.PloS one · 2020Article
- Predictors of health-related quality of life and association with survival may identify colorectal cancer patients at high risk of poor prognosis.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2017Article
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Abstract
introductionCo-occurring chronic health conditions elevate the risk of poor health outcomes such as death and disability, are associated with poor quality of life, and magnify the complexities of self-management, care coordination, and treatment planning. This study assessed patterns of both singular and multiple chronic conditions, behavioral risk factors, and quality of life in a population-based sample.
methodsIn a national survey, adults (n = 4,184) answered questions about the presence of 27 chronic conditions. We used latent class analysis to identify patterns of chronic conditions and to explore associations of latent class membership with sociodemographic characteristics, behavioral risk factors, and health.
resultsLatent class analyses indicated 4 morbidity profiles: a healthy class (class 1), a class with predominantly physical health conditions (class 2), a class with predominantly mental health conditions (class 3), and a class with both physical and mental health conditions (class 4). Class 4 respondents reported significantly worse physical health and well-being and more days of activity limitation than those in the other latent classes. Class 4 respondents were also more likely to be obese and sedentary, and those with predominantly mental health conditions were most likely to be current smokers.
conclusionsSubgroups with distinct patterns of chronic conditions can provide direction for screening and surveillance, guideline development, and the delivery of complex care services.
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