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The region-based HAMPUS research group I lead - Holistic Approaches to Multimorbidity in Primary Care: Unveiling Sustainable Solutions - was established 2018 and is dedicated to improving care for older adults with multimorbidity, with primary care as the foundation for long-term support. We believe care should be coordinated, evidence-based, and centered on patients’ needs, preferences, and well-being. 

Through this multidisciplinary approach, HAMPUS creates sustainable solutions that improve care and enhance the quality of life for older adults with multimorbidity - shaping a more responsive and effective primary care system. 

We address two main research areas: 

1. Improving Quality of Care and Care Models 

We explore how primary care can better support older adults with multiple conditions by developing care models that reduce emergency visits and improve outcomes. By analysing current practices—needs assessment, service coordination, and communication—we identify gaps such as fragmented care and conflicting treatments. These insights guide interventions that enhance collaboration and actively involve patients, caregivers, and home care staff. 

2. Multimorbidity-Oriented Treatment Approaches 

Most clinical guidelines target single diseases, overlooking frail patients with multiple coexisting conditions. HAMPUS develops and evaluates strategies for multimorbidity, aiming for safe, practical interventions in everyday primary care. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, we assess management of complex conditions—such as heart failure or dementia—to better understand how illnesses and treatments interact and affect frail older adults.Our work strengthens the evidence base for multimorbidity care and translates it into practice. We share results with healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organisations through training and policy recommendations. By combining clinical, epidemiological, and qualitative perspectives, we ensure our research remains directly relevant to primary care.