[The multidimensional geriatric assessment]. / Das multidimensionale geriatrische Assessment.

This review presents comprehensive geriatric assessment as a diagnostic process in steps: step 1-geriatric screening for purposes of case finding, step 2-basic geriatric assessment, step 3-extended problem-centred assessment. The article specifies situations in which comprehensive geriatric assessment is recommended and when not, as well as the vital risk situations for geriatric patients and the respective appropriate assessment tools. The goal of the process is a clear overview of the specific resources and deficits of the elderly patient. The results provide a basis for rational individual decision-making in various medical issues.

[Geriatric assessment--the Vienna model]. / Geriatrisches Assessment--Das Wiener Modell.

Geriatric Assessment is a structured interdisciplinary process for the diagnosis of the functional status and potential for rehabilitation of geriatric inpatients. This paper describes the possibilities and scope of the Vienna Model of Geriatric Assessment oriented in terms of practicability and focused implementation of resources. By using this multidimensional proceeding the rehabilitation-quotient of patients has increased more than 39%. From this point of view Geriatric Assessment in a geriatric hospital is a practical instrument to prevent hospitalization, to increase survival at home, and to improve functional status in elderly patients.