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"name": "What is multimorbidity and why is it a growing concern?",
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"text": "multimorbidity is defined as having two or more chronic health conditions together. It's a growing concern as it affects over one-third of adults globally and is projected too increase substantially by 2050, particularly impacting socially disadvantaged populations."
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"name": "How does exercise therapy improve the quality of life for individuals with multiple chronic conditions?",
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"text": "Exercise therapy, when combined with self-management support, has been shown to improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for adults with multimorbidity. It can lead to improvements in physical function,self-rated health,and a reduction in illness burden and depression."
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"name": "What were the key findings of the MOBILIZE study on exercise and self-management?",
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"text": "The MOBILIZE study, a randomized controlled trial conducted in Denmark, found that a 12-week program combining personalized exercise therapy with self-management support led to a statistically meaningful improvement in HRQoL compared to usual care for individuals with multimorbidity."
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"name": "Are there any limitations to consider regarding the benefits of exercise therapy for multimorbidity?",
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"text": "While the MOBILIZE study showed positive results, the improvement in HRQoL was modest and may not reach the threshold for a 'minimum significant difference' in all patient populations. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and clarify their long-term clinical meaning."
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"name": "What types of chronic conditions were included in the MOBILIZE study's definition of multimorbidity?",
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"text": "The MOBILIZE study defined multimorbidity as having at least two of the following conditions: knee or hip osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and depression."
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