Organizing everyday management in older adults with multimorbidity: a qualitative study from a time–geography perspective - Takeaways - MDSpire

Organizing everyday management in older adults with multimorbidity: a qualitative study from a time–geography perspective

  • By

  • Huiyu Lin

  • Huiling Lin

  • Zhishou Miao

  • Yiping Chen

  • Zhuo Wang

  • Xiaobing Wang

  • June 18, 2026

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    Multimorbidity in older adults leads to significant treatment burden and complex care needs, impacting their daily management activities.

  • 2

    A qualitative study with 26 older adults revealed how they organize health-related activities within their daily routines.

  • 3

    Four main themes emerged: management routines, capability constraints, coordination burdens, and active reorganization strategies.

  • 4

    Everyday management is a dynamic process influenced by personal, relational, and institutional constraints in older adults' lives.

  • 5

    A time-geography perspective highlights the need for person-centered support to improve management practices for older adults with multimorbidity.

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Organizing everyday management in older adults with multimorbidity: a qualitative study from a time–geography perspective

  • by Huiyu Lin, Huiling Lin, Zhishou Miao, Yiping Chen, Zhuo Wang, Xiaobing Wang

  • June 18, 2026

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