Practical implications
depression
In sum, we can infer several practical implications for future research and practice as indicated above. Attempts to modify LoChro-Care or to develop new interventions for older multimorbid people could include more active assistance in establishing formal and informal supports. In addition, it could comprise comprehensive case management that goes beyond self-management support. In this regard, the patients’ degree of multimorbidity, severity of the already existing health conditions, and prognostic progression should always be considered, and the optimal time-point for treatment initiation needs to be determined. In addition, it would be worthwhile to give more attention to both specific diagnoses with potential impact on the health status (e.g., depression) and sociodemographic factors. In particular, gender-specific needs could be addressed in the provision of care. In this context, it could be beneficial to gain more insight into the patients’ individual needs and perceived helpful intervention components, as well as into the care managers’ perspective on feasible care elements. Therefore, future research could first use qualitative methods (e.g., interviews) to explore the demanded intervention elements. Such results, in turn, might inform the development of care interventions and facilitate the identification of potential effective care management elements in respect to the target group and intervention goal.