Treatment Burden Among Diverse Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Multimorbidity
Author Information
Author(s): Quiñones Ana, Markwardt Sheila, Botoseneanu Anda, Tran Viet-Thi, Montori Victor
Primary Institution: Oregon Health & Science University
Hypothesis
The study evaluates the treatment burden experienced by middle-aged and older adults living with multiple chronic conditions.
Conclusion
Participants reported less treatment burden than previously reported in international studies, but certain sociodemographic groups experienced high and unsustainable treatment burden.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants had a mean Treatment Burden Questionnaire score of 20.3 out of 150.
- 6.6% of respondents reported an unsustainable treatment burden.
- Administrative and financial tasks were identified as the most burdensome activities.
- Younger, less educated, and Black and Latino respondents reported higher treatment burdens.
Takeaway
This study looked at how hard it is for older people with many health problems to manage their treatments, and found that some groups have a really tough time.
Methodology
Data from the 2022 Health and Retirement Study was analyzed using the Treatment Burden Questionnaire and various statistical tests.
Limitations
The study may not fully capture the treatment burden experienced by all demographic groups.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 69 years, 62% female, 71% living with 2+ chronic conditions.
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