Abstract

Background: GR with implementation of additional geriatric rehabilitation stage has been shown in a number of studies to be efficient in daily functional activities as well as in reducing hospital readmissions and mortality. However, better integration of geriatric care models into clinical practice requires further investigations.Aim: to assess the influence of geriatric rehabilitation on functional activity.Methods: рrotocol POSTSCRIPTUM suggests Multicentral Prospective Study on different protocols for Geriatric Rehabilitationл in Moscow boarding houses or nursing homes. The study consists of 21-days period of active treatment based on the results of complex geriatric assessment and 12-months follow-up period. The study enrolls patients aged 60 years and older, who have indications for geriatric rehabilitation.Conclusion: POSTSCRIPTUM — the 1st Russian study on efficacy of geriatric rehabilitation programs that based on complex geriatric assessment.

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