Table 1. Inclusion and exclusion criteria based on modified PICoS 15.
PICoS | Inclusion Criteria | Exclusion Criteria |
---|---|---|
Population | Identified as patient with multimorbidity
≥ 2 chronic diseases Community dwelling adults (≥ 18 years old) |
Single condition focus |
Phenomenon of Interest | Financial burden for patients | |
Context | Any country
Primary and secondary care |
Residential healthcare facilities |
Study Type | Qualitative
Original research (e.g., interviews or focus groups) Mixed methods |
Quantitative |