Personer med samsjuklighet. : Livsvillkor och behov av vård och stöd.

Sammanfattning: The purpose of the study was to describe and analyze the living condition for individuals with co-morbidity in different spheres of life based on a survey conducted in Blekinge county council. The aim has also been to examine the relation between individuals with co-morbidity and the care and support that is available under current legislation. The study examined how two hypotheses about comorbidity is related to different spheres of life as well as health care and support. Both hypotheses was confirmed by the results of the study. Individuals with co-morbidity has often a troublesome living situations and they do not receive adequate care and support. The study's perhaps most unexpected result is the result that emerged in addition to the hypotheses. The young group of people with co-morbidity is high and the group has a great need for extended care and support activities in all areas of life. Individuals with co-morbidity needs to be a continued research focus, especially the young persons.