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ArticleEuropean geriatric medicine2025

International Delphi study on terminology, organisation and outcomes of geriatric rehabilitation for older people living at home.

Astrid Preitschopf, Marisa Vaz, Marije Holstege, Margriet Pol, Bianca Buurman, Wim Groen

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Astrid Preitschopf *Department of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Boelelaan 1109, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. a.d.vangestel@amsterdamumc.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1640-7844
Marisa Vaz *Department of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Boelelaan 1109, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Marije HolstegeOmring and Zorgcirkel, Department of Research GRZPLUS, GRZPLUS, Hoorn, The Netherlands.
Margriet PolDepartment of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Boelelaan 1109, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Bianca BuurmanDepartment of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Boelelaan 1109, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Wim GroenDepartment of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Boelelaan 1109, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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purposeInternationally, many differences are observed regarding the practice of geriatric rehabilitation for older people living at home. To improve international collaboration and research on this topic, we aimed to reach a consensus on terminology, organisational aspects, and outcome domains to focus on.

methodsWe conducted a three-round online Delphi study among 60 (Home-based) geriatric rehabilitation experts from 14 countries. In the first round, we collected diverse perspectives and input through statements and questions. In the subsequent rounds, participants rated statements on a 5-point Likert scale. Each statement could be accompanied by written feedback. After each round, results were presented anonymously to the participants, and statements on which no consensus was reached were rephrased. Consensus was defined as 70% or more participants (fully) agreeing with a statement.

resultsSixty, 52, and 46 experts completed rounds 1, 2 and 3, respectively. After two rounds, we reached a consensus on ten statements and on the remaining four in the last round. A consensus was reached on the terminology used (i.e., home-based geriatric rehabilitation) and on several organisational aspects (e.g., essential aspects to consider for starting home-based geriatric rehabilitation and the importance of a knowledgeable case manager). Lastly, experts agreed that participation and activity are the most important outcome domains to focus on.

conclusionsThrough an international Delphi study, we reached consensus on various important aspects of home-based geriatric rehabilitation. These outcomes provide a basis for further development of this emerging field.

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Home Care ServicesTerminology as TopicAgedConsensusDelphi TechniqueFemaleHumansMaleDelphi studyGeriatric rehabilitationHome-basedOlder people

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