Integrated Clinical Approaches to Managing Multimorbidity and Multiple Disabilities: Advances in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Strategies
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Rehabilitation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 51
Special Issue Editor
Interests: multimorbidity and multiple disabilities; cardiac and renal rehabilitation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the global aging of the population, the number of individuals experiencing multiple disabilities, also known as multimorbidity and multiple disabilities (MMD), is on the rise. MMD refers to the coexistence of two or more disabilities, which may include visual impairment, hearing or balance issues, voice/speech disorders, chewing difficulties, mobility impairments, internal organ dysfunctions, intellectual disabilities, mental health conditions, or higher brain dysfunction. Additionally, it encompasses the coexistence of multiple disabilities alongside any of the following seven internal organ impairments: cardiac disorder, renal dysfunction, liver impairment, respiratory disorders, bladder or anorectal issues, small-intestine problems, and AIDS resulting from HIV.
Individuals with MMD face significant challenges in daily life, including obstacles in performing daily activities, frequent hospitalizations, extended stays in hospital, a diminished quality of life, considerable psychological strain, higher rates of complications post-surgery, and elevated healthcare costs. Consequently, the demand for rehabilitation services for people with MMD has increased substantially.
However, there is a lack of sufficient scientific evidence regarding the treatment of MMD patients, and existing clinical guidelines for individual conditions do not fully address the complexities of MMD.
In light of this, this Special Issue will explore advancements in the rehabilitation of individuals with MMD. Effective responses to MMD require not only appropriate services tailored to each specific disability but also a holistic approach that considers the interplay between multiple coexisting disabilities. Additionally, to meet the rehabilitation needs of those with MMD, it is essential that we optimize human resources and establish a strong scientific foundation.
We are inviting innovative research articles and comprehensive reviews in the field of clinical rehabilitation to help establish a promising model in this emerging area of rehabilitation.
Prof. Dr. Masahiro Kohzuki
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- heart
- lung
- kidney
- liver
- bone
- brain
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