Contextualising multimorbidity in people who use drugs: analysis of drug-death decedents in Scotland
Individuals experiencing drug-related deaths exhibit substantial multimorbidity with distinct patterns often dominated by substance use and mental ill-health but also including significant physical health clusters. These distinct profiles underscore the need for integrated, tailored care strategies addressing substance use, psychiatric, and physical health needs to mitigate mortality risk.
Authors
- Cicely K. Macnamara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4961-6052)
- Srebrenka Letina
- Kathryn Skivington (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3571-1561)
- Faisel Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9889-0229)
- Joe Schofield (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1307-2375)
- Michail Papathomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5897-695X)
- Babak Mahdavi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7591-3208)
- Mark McCann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6100-1416)
- Alexander Baldacchino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0227-2849)
Institutions
- University of St Andrews (GB)
- University of Dundee (GB)
- University of Limerick (IE)
- Ninewells Hospital (GB)
- University of Glasgow (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2025.10149
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of St Andrews
- Medical Research Council