Geriatrics - Multimorbidity Flashcards
1
Q
What is multimorbidity?
A
Presence of two or more long-term health conditions
2
Q
What is the prevalence of multimorbidity?
A
- Common in elderly
- Female
- Mental + physical comorbidity more common in younger patients
- Socioeconomic deprivation associated particularly with mental health
3
Q
What are the risk factors of multimorbidity?
A
- Age
- Female
- Lower socioeconomic status
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Lack of physical activity
- Poor nutrition and obesity
4
Q
What are the complications of multimorbidity?
A
- Decreased QOL
- Decreased life expectancy
- Harder to manage patient
- Polypharmacy- increased adverse drug events
- Negative impact on carers
5
Q
What questionnaire is used to assess frailty in patients with multimorbidity?
A
Primary Care/Community/Outpaitent
PRISMA-7
Secondary Care
Clinical Frailty Scale
6
Q
How are patients with multimorbidity managed?
A
- Reduce number of high-risk medications
- Support carers and families
- Action plan
- Maximise benefits of existing treatments
