Multimorbidity and quality of life after blast-related injury among US military personnel: a cluster analysis of retrospective data
Abstract
Blast injury emerged as a primary source of morbidity among US military personnel during the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and led to an array of adverse health outcomes. Multimorbidity, or the presence of two or more medical conditions in an individual, can complicate treatment strategies. To date, there is minimal research on the impact of multimorbidity on long-term patient-reported outcomes. We aimed to define multimorbidity patterns in a population of blast-injured military personnel, and to examine these patterns in relation to long-term quality of life (QOL).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Apr 28, 2020
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s12889-020-08696-4
Entities
People
- Amber L. Dougherty
- Andrew J. MacGregor
- Cameron T. Mccabe
- James M. Zouris
- Jessica R Watrous
- John J. Fraser
- Michael R. Galarneau
Organizations
- Bureau of Medicine and Surgery