Preprint · Jul 13, 2026
Using Electronic Health Record Data to Identify Early Clinical Signals of Multimorbidity Progression in Older Adults with Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes
By Cui J
Multimorbidity is common among older adults and has become an important research topic. With the increasing availability of electronic health records (EHR), many studies have used EHR data to investigate multimorbidity. Existing studies have mainly focused on healthcare utilization, disease prediction, multimorbidity patterns, polypharmacy, and health outcomes. However, less is known about how longitudinal clinical information can be used to identify patients at risk of developing additional chronic conditions. Therefore, this project will use EHR data to identify early clinical signals of multimorbidity progression in older adults with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.