Effectiveness of geriatric rehabilitation in inpatient and day hospital settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Geriatric rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary intervention that promotes functional recovery in older adults. Our objective was to assess the efficacy of geriatric rehabilitation in inpatient and geriatric day hospital settings.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PsycINFO, PEDro and AgeLine from inception to September 30, 2022 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including older adults (age ≥ 65 years) undergoing geriatric rehabilitation (inpatient or day hospital) with a usual care comparator group. Primary outcome measures included mortality, long-term care home (LTCH) admission, and functional status. Secondary outcomes included discharge/remaining at home, functional improvement, length of stay, cognition,

SUBMITTER: Wong EKC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11583748 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature