Chronic conditions, disability, and quality of life in older adults with multimorbidity in Spain.

CONCLUSION: The presence of disability and diverse chronic conditions has a negative effect on QoL of older adults affected by multimorbidity in Spain. Public health and primary care interventions focusing on the integrated care of older adults with multimorbidity might give special attention to mental health and osteoarticular conditions.
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Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - February 24, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Forjaz MJ, Rodriguez-Blazquez C, Ayala A, Rodriguez-Rodriguez V, de Pedro-Cuesta J, Garcia-Gutierrez S, Prados-Torres A Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research