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Journal of Multimorbidity and Comorbidity

Journal of Multimorbidity and Comorbidity, formerly the Journal of Comorbidity, is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focused on original clinical research in multimorbidity and comorbidity.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
eISSN 2633-5565
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements or prepaid accounts may help cover APCs.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Multimorbidity and Comorbidity accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included. The cover letter should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission made by someone who is not an author, if applicable.
Abstract A structured abstract is required between the title and main body. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Original Articles are limited to 5,000 words excluding tables, figures, and references. The manuscript must include a structured abstract between the title and main body. Include at least 5 keywords after the abstract and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article after the Acknowledgements and Author Contributions section if applicable, with each required subheading included even if marked 'Not applicable'.
References References must follow the Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, and corresponding citations must use identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the running text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and a header row and/or column and must be editable within Word rather than provided as images.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or submission by a non-author, if applicable.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract does not need to be structured.
Manuscript Sections and heading levels must be clearly defined and follow a logical order. Include at least 5 keywords after the abstract and include a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article with all required subheadings, using 'Not applicable' where needed.
References References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and header row and/or column and must be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter must be included. Cover letter should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or non-author submission on behalf of the authors, if applicable.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters to the Editor.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor must consist of one or two paragraphs totaling no more than 500 words. Letters to the Editor must be written in a professional tone, include no subheadings, and should not include research material.
References Letters to the Editor must contain fewer than 8 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and every reference list entry must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables Letters to the Editor must not include figures. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder in the text.
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Treatment Guidelines

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication and disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance or non-author submission on behalf of the authors, if applicable.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be structured and placed between the title and main body.
Manuscript Treatment Guidelines should be prepared based on expert consensus from key societies, panels, committees, or working groups. Manuscript must include at least 5 keywords after the abstract, a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end with all required subheadings even if marked 'Not applicable,' and the members of the consensus group and their expertise.
References References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text for separately submitted figures. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and a header row and/or column and be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
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Recent Publications

Focusing on burden and capacity to support self-management of chronic health conditions: A pilot trial of care coordination in rural Australia: Implications for multimorbidity care in the Philippines

Darin Jan Tindowen, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno, Macwayne Maniwang

10.1177/26335565261459509
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Prioritising and ranking methodological uncertainties in the design, conduct, and analysis of trials aiming to improve health outcomes for those living with multiple long-term conditions: A protocol for a modified Delphi study

Ayat Ahmadi, Lisong Zhang, Natasha Bryant, Natalie Darko, Kamlesh Khunti, Sally J Singh, Sharon A Simpson, Susan M Smith, Rod S Taylor, Miles D Witham, Hannah Young, Laura J Gray

10.1177/26335565261459136
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Recommendations for conducting qualitative research on multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) from a qualitative methods community of practice

Sue Bellass, Alison Ellwood, Stella Arakelyan, Sarah Pauline Bowers, Felicity Dewhurst, Stephanie J Hanley, Brenda Hayanga, Sarah A Hopkins, Nicola Howe, Emily Hunt, Grace Lewis, Kate Lippiett, Erin McCloskey, Sara Pretorius, Domna Salonen, Elizabeth Z Shoemark-Sells, Alexandra Thompson, Freya Thompson, Zoë Vowles, Heather Walker, Hannah Wheat

10.1177/26335565261459508
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Validation of the Global Treatment Burden Question (GTBQ): A novel single-item measure for use in clinical and research settings

Chloe Gamlin, Rachel Johnson, Lauren J. Scott, Anastasiia Kovalenko, Rebecca Goulding, Thomas Brain, Simon Chilcott, Thomas Blakeman, Jose M. Valderas, Simon D. S. Fraser, Polly Duncan

10.1177/26335565261443779
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The content and processes of patient-derived quality of care indicators for people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC): A scoping review

Sara Tavares, Thomas Beaney, Arad Reisberg, Ania Henley, David Belsey, Angela Edwards, Laura E. Downey

10.1177/26335565261451686
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Fast vigorous peer review; prompt online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication. Writing assistance or third-party submission involvement must also be disclosed in the covering letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements or prepaid accounts may help cover APCs.

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Research Topics

Chronic Disease Management Strategies Primary Care and Health Outcomes Diabetes Management and Education Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Machine Learning in Healthcare Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Frailty in Older Adults Physical Activity and Health Heart Failure Treatment and Management Health disparities and outcomes Healthcare Systems and Reforms Healthcare Systems and Technology Healthcare cost, quality, practices Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Healthcare Policy and Management HIV-related health complications and treatments Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Medication Adherence and Compliance Mental Health and Patient Involvement

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