Multimorbidity and frailty are highly prevalent and emerging conditions [
1
,
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,
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,
4
,
5
]. Contrary to patients' and primary care providers' perceptions [
[6]
], multimorbidity does not necessarily imply the onset of frailty. However, both these
conditions are determined by a wide and dynamic spectrum of potential causes [
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,
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,
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] and they share several common aspects. For example, chronic diseases represent a
key component of the frailty vicious cycle [
[9]
], and both conditions are associated with increased risk of negative outcomes for
the individual as well as higher healthcare costs for public health [
4
,
5
]. Patients presenting with these complex conditions often have special and unmet clinical
needs, requiring an adaptation of traditional care organization and services.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Published online: January 19, 2017
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