Perceived treatment burden and health-related quality of life in association with healthcare utilisation among patients attending multiple outpatient clinics

Patients with high perceived treatment burden and low HRQoL seemed to consult their general practitioner primarily despite hospital involvement. These patients may require frequent primary care attention due to other factors than those being treated at the hospital. However, further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms underlying these associations and strategies for reducing treatment burden and enhancing HRQoL in patients with multiple medical conditions.