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August 19, 2025International Journal of Integrated CareOpen Access

Supporting multimorbidity self -care through integration, learning and eHealth in Ireland (SMILE)- Preliminary results

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MOMaria O’BrienSOS. O’BrienOOOrlaith O’Reilly

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Overview

Observational analysis shows reduction in unscheduled care in patients with multimorbidity, suggesting improved patient outcomes through integrated care.

Key Points

  • Participants reported a significant reduction in unscheduled care episodes, indicating effective self-management for chronic disease.
  • Among patients, 78.6% reduced GP visits and 47.6% decreased ED trips, demonstrating the impact of virtual case management.
  • The approach utilized integrated care, where patients monitored their conditions at home using multiple devices for real-time health management.
  • Integration of services enhances access for rural patients, indicating the potential for better management of chronic diseases in various populations.

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O’Brien et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af408ecf1dd9ea359ec085https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.nacic24148
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