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[CoViD-19 and chronic diseases: current knowledge, future steps and the MaCroScopio project.]

Nello Martini1, Carlo Piccinni1, Antonella Pedrini1

  • 1Fondazione ReS (Ricerca e Salute), Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna).

Recenti Progressi in Medicina
|April 23, 2020
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Chronic diseases and comorbidities significantly impact COVID-19 risk and outcomes. The MaCroScopio project integrates data to improve care for these vulnerable populations.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Chronic diseases and multimorbidity are key factors influencing COVID-19 infection risk and disease progression.
  • Epidemiological data reveal varying prevalence of chronic conditions among COVID-19 patients globally, underscoring their consistent impact.
  • The Italian Medicines Agency implemented measures to support chronic and frail patients during the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To integrate administrative data with COVID-19 Registers for enhanced planning and research.
  • To analyze the impact of chronic conditions on COVID-19 outcomes.
  • To evaluate the economic and organizational effects of the pandemic on chronic disease management.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the MaCroScopio project (Observatory on Chronic Diseases) framework.
  • Integrating administrative data flows with COVID-19 Registers.
  • Analyzing epidemiological data on chronic diseases and multimorbidity in COVID-19 patients.

Main Results:

  • Consistent evidence across studies highlights the significant impact of chronicity and comorbidity on COVID-19.
  • Measures were taken to extend therapeutic plans and monitoring for chronic patients.
  • Research initiated to integrate data for better planning and understanding of pandemic impact.

Conclusions:

  • Chronicity and comorbidity are critical considerations in managing COVID-19.
  • Data integration is essential for effective planning, research, and resource allocation for chronic disease populations.
  • The pandemic's economic and organizational impact on chronic care requires ongoing evaluation.

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