Ambulatory geriatric rehabilitation--assessment of current status and prospects

Clinical geriatrics in Germany has evolved remarkably since 1990, when first concepts had been developed for establishing structures and facilities for the ambulatory rehabilitation of geriatric patients. However, achievements during the last 10 years were made only for inpatient geriatrics and geri...

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Published in:Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie 2001-05, Vol.34 Suppl 1, p.21
Main Authors: Borchelt, M, Steinhagen-Thiessen, E
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Aged
Ambulatory Care - economics
Ambulatory Care - trends
Chronic Disease - economics
Chronic Disease - rehabilitation
Cost-Benefit Analysis - trends
Forecasting
Germany
Health Services for the Aged - economics
Health Services for the Aged - trends
Health Services Needs and Demand - trends
Humans
National Health Programs - economics
National Health Programs - trends
Rehabilitation Centers - economics
Rehabilitation Centers - trends
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Summary:Clinical geriatrics in Germany has evolved remarkably since 1990, when first concepts had been developed for establishing structures and facilities for the ambulatory rehabilitation of geriatric patients. However, achievements during the last 10 years were made only for inpatient geriatrics and geriatric day clinics. Geriatric outpatient rehabilitation (GOR) is still a "missing link" in the networked care for elderly patients in Germany and remains until today in a planning phase. The article is aimed at describing the current organisational status of geriatric rehabilitation in Germany and focuses on the question of where and how to fit in geriatric outpatient rehabilitation. Distinction criteria between the different types of geriatric rehabilitation as well as indications, goals, and organisational aspects of GOR are discussed.
ISSN:0948-6704