Processes of care desired by elderly patients with multimorbidities
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Processes of care desired by elderly patients with multimorbidities.
BACKGROUND Most recommended care for chronic diseases is based on the research of single conditions. There is limited information on 'best' processes of care for persons with multiple morbidities. Our objective was to explore processes of care desired by elderly patients who have multimorbidities that may present competing demands for patients and providers. METHODS Qualitative investigation ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Family Practice
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0263-2136,1460-2229
DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmn040