[Course of Treatment and Sustainability of Ambulatory Geriatric Rehabilitation - An Analysis of 128 Geriatric Patients]. / Behandlungsverläufe und Nachhaltigkeit der Ambulanten Geriatrischen Komplexbehandlung ­ eine Analyse von 128 geriatrischen Patienten.

AIM OF THE STUDY: The observational study aims to investigate the course of clinical outcomes of geriatric, multimorbid patients who received ambulatory geriatric rehabilitation (AGR) for four weeks. METHODS: Analyses were based on data from 128 patients. Basic geriatric assessment tests and the EQ5D-Scale were used before, directly after the intervention, as well as after 6 and 12 months. Data were analyzed using Mixed-Effects Regression-Models. RESULTS: AGR improved self-dependence, mobility, balance, risk of falls and general state of health. The cognitive conditions reduced slightly. CONCLUSIONS: The patient-related clinical endpoints indicate a positive influence of functional deficits.