Cambridge Multimorbidity Score
Cambridge Multimorbidity Score
For Population segmentation
The Cambridge Multimorbidity Score is a tool developed to measure the burden of multiple long-term health conditions (multimorbidity) using primary care records. It is not specifically designed to measure frailty; however, its output is similar EFI1.
The CMS uses a simplified list of 20 conditions and has shown strong performance in predicting mortality, especially when adjusted for age and gender.
Within NHS Gloucestershire ICB, the CMS is recognised as a promising tool but is still in the early stages of consideration. It is being actively explored as part of broader efforts to improve risk stratification and personalised care planning.
Useful links:
2020: Cambridge Multimorbidity Score | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol
Development and validation of the Cambridge Multimorbidity Score