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World J Clin Cases. Jul 6, 2025; 13(19): 102484
Published online Jul 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i19.102484
Innovative approaches to managing chronic multimorbidity: A multidisciplinary perspective
Haewon Byeon
Haewon Byeon, Worker's Care and Digital Health Lab, Department of Future Technology, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan 31253, South Korea
Author contributions: Byeon H contributed to this paper; involved in data interpretation; and writing the article.
Supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education, No. NRF- RS-2023-00237287.
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Corresponding author: Haewon Byeon, PhD, Associate Professor, Worker's Care and Digital Health Lab, Department of Future Technology, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan 31253, South Korea. bhwpuma@naver.com
Received: October 21, 2024
Revised: February 13, 2025
Accepted: February 25, 2025
Published online: July 6, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Fontalba-Navas et al's study analyzes a high complexity unit (HCU) designed to tackle chronic multimorbidity through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. The HCU's integrated care model significantly improves health outcomes, reduces readmission rates, and enhances patient satisfaction, as evidenced by longitudinal data from the Basic Minimum Data Set. This innovative framework alleviates the strain on traditional healthcare services by minimizing unnecessary hospitalizations and improving care quality. The HCU serves as a replicable model for healthcare systems facing similar challenges, offering a sustainable strategy for managing the rising prevalence of chronic multimorbidities and optimizing healthcare delivery.