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ArticleAnnals of medicine2025

Workload-capacity imbalances and their impact on self-management complexity in patients with multimorbidity: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

Binyu Zhao, Yujia Fu, Jingjie Wu, Erxu Xue, Chuyang Lai, Dandan Chen, Qiwei Wu, Jianing Yu, Qiaoyu Wu, Zhihong Ye and 1 more

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Article in Annals of medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Binyu ZhaoDepartment of Nursing, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine, and International School of Medicine, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5906-631X
Yujia FuDepartment of Nursing, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine, and International School of Medicine, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5753-5530
Jingjie WuDepartment of Nursing, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Erxu XueDepartment of Nursing, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Chuyang LaiDepartment of Nursing, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Dandan ChenDepartment of Nursing, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4488-5624
Qiwei WuDepartment of Nursing, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine, and International School of Medicine, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5656-2262
Jianing YuDepartment of Nursing, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine, and International School of Medicine, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6165-046X
Qiaoyu WuDepartment of Nursing, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Zhihong YeDepartment of Nursing, Affiliated Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6947-3330
Jing ShaoDepartment of Nursing, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine, and International School of Medicine, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6744-5771

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Abstract

introductionMultimorbidity is increasing globally, emphasizing the need for effective self-management strategies. The Cumulative Complexity Model (CuCoM) offers a unique perspective on understanding self-management based on workload and capacity. This study aims to validate the CuCoM in multimorbid patients and identify tailored predictors of self-management.

methodsThis multicenter cross-sectional survey recruited 1920 multimorbid patients in five primary health centres and four hospitals in China. The questionnaire assessed workload (drug intake, doctor visits and follow-up, disruption in life, and health problems), capacity (social, environmental, financial, physical, and psychological), and self-management. Data were analyzed using latent profile analysis, chi-square, multivariate linear regression, and network analysis.

resultsd Patients were classified into four profiles: low workload-low capacity (10.2%), high workload-low capacity (7.5%), low workload-high capacity (64.6%), and high workload-high capacity (17.7%). Patients with low workload and high capacity exhibited better self-management (β = 0.271,

conclusionsPersonalized interventions designed to increase capacity and reduce workload are essential for improving self-management in multimorbid patients. Upstream policies promoting health equity are also crucial for better self-management outcomes.

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MultimorbiditySelf-ManagementWorkloadAdultAgedChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnairescapacitycumulative complexity modelmultimorbidityself-managementWorkload

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