Living with Multimorbidity—from Current Prevention Strategies to Personalized Care

Dear Colleagues,

Health systems worldwide are being challenged by the increasing prevalence of multimorbidity. Multimorbidity is the co-occurrence of multiple chronic conditions in one person. Multimorbidity is associated with increased healthcare costs, and people living with multimorbidity experience poorer clinical outcomes (increased mortality, poorer quality of life, more disability), disruptions to their personal and social lives, and a greater financial burden.

There is uncertainty about how to best provide care to patients with multimorbidity. A patient-centered approach that shifts from vertical management of disease to a longitudinal model has been touted as beneficial for patients with multimorbidity and may give them the opportunity to express their concerns and expectations regarding healthcare. However, a trend to personalized care and prevention strategies is appearing, supported by technologies and other lifestyle interventions.

Researchers are invited to submit original research articles, using any study design, including case studies, implementation/interventional studies, cohort studies, cross-sectional studies, as well as reviews and meta-analyses.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Dr. João Pedro Gregório
Dr. Cíntia Ferreira-Pêgo
Dr. Regina Menezes
Guest Editors

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• multimorbidity
• lifestyle
• nutrition
• physical activity
• healthy behaviors
• quality of life
• mental health