Multimorbidity and oral health: need for new models of care
Balraj Gill, Andrew Harris, Christopher Tredwin, Paramjit Gill
Abstract
Multimorbidity is defined as patients living with two or more chronic health conditions. The prevalence of multimorbidity is increasing, driven by the ageing population, and represents a major challenge to all healthcare systems because these patients are heavy users of services. The link with oral health is growing although there is need for further robust evidence. There is also need for new models of care to address oral health in patients with multimorbidity.
Topics & Concepts
MultimorbidityMedicineMultiple Chronic ConditionsHealth careOral healthPopulation ageingPopulationGerontologyHealth servicesFamily medicineEnvironmental healthChronic diseaseEconomicsEconomic growthChronic Disease Management StrategiesDental Health and Care UtilizationHIV/AIDS oral health manifestations