Non-communicable disease multimorbidity: Challenges and solutions

Georges Rachid Hatem 1, 2, * and Melissa Ghassan Hatem 3

1 Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Hadat, Lebanon.
2 Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
3 Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of Balamand, El-Koura, Lebanon.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 17(03), 055–058
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.17.3.0149
 
Publication history: 
Received on 14 December 2022; revised on 28 February 2023; accepted on 01 March 2023
 
Abstract: 
The fast-developing multimorbidity is often a negative prognostic factor for disability, particularly among older populations, and is associated with intellectual, psychological, and social adverse outcomes. Practices must target patients with complex multimorbidity and adopt the principle of continuity of care through routine extended consultations allowing protected time to manage problems encountered in chronic diseases. This brief communication presents some challenges and solutions for non-communicable disease multimorbidity. Accordingly, research funders must call for multimorbidity-focused investigations to mitigate the impact of multimorbidity on patients. 
 
Keywords: 
Multimorbidity; Non-Communicable Diseases; Challenges; Solutions
  
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