Research progress on treatment burden and intervention measures for elderly chronic disease comorbidity

Abstract. With the acceleration of global aging, chronic diseases have become a critical factor threatening the elderly population. This study analyzes the current status and intervention measures of treatment burden among elderly chronic disease comorbidity patients from economic, psychological, and social perspectives. Disparities between urban and rural areas, patient health literacy, and incomplete medical systems are key factors exacerbating this burden. Measures such as enhancing health literacy, optimizing medical insurance policies, promoting multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment models, and improving home care can alleviate patient burdens. Future efforts should focus on the diversification and individualization of treatment burdens, equitable resource allocation, enhancement of patient self-management capabilities, and improvement of patient quality of life.