September 10, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Effects of a digital tool implementing the German S3 clinical practice guideline for multimorbidity in primary care (gp-multitool.de): study protocol for a cluster-randomised controlled trial

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The primary outcome is hospital stays during a 12-month observation period, indicating intervention effectiveness.
Participants include 660 patients aged 65 and older, enrolled in disease management programmes, across 66 GP practices.
Cluster-randomised controlled trial design mitigates postrandomisation bias as practices are randomized after patient assessments.
The study's results will inform healthcare professionals and the public, supporting the implementation of clinical guidelines.

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Cluster-randomised trial evaluates a digital tool for multimorbidity management in patients aged 65+, highlighting the impact on care quality.

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Cluster-randomised trial evaluates a digital tool for multimorbidity management in patients aged 65+, highlighting the impact on care quality.