Multiborbidity of aging patients in inpatient geriatrics
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: In the course of this study 90 geriatric patients will undergo a comprehensive geriatric assessment. Subsequently the MPI will be calculated and evaluated. The patients will be followed up th
Sponsors
Uniklinikum Köln
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
70 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Multimorbidity, i.e. the presence of at least two diseases requiring treatment, Age = 70 years, Stay in one of the participating clinics for in-patient treatment, The patient's ability to consent, written informed consent of the patient to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age < 70 years, There is no illness or only one illness requiring treatment, no declaration of consent to participate in the study, Presence of a language barrier, Insufficient compliance (with uncontrolled alcoholism, drug addiction), patient incapable of consent, other reasons at the discretion of the investigator.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of the survey of the Multidimensional Prognostic Index per patient, surveyed after the complete geriatric assessment by means of MPI (comprising: Activities of Daily Living, Instrumental Activities Of Daily Living, Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire, Mini-Nutritional Assessment - Short Form, Exton-Smith-Scale, Cumulative Index Rating Scale-Comorbidity Index). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Health economic evaluation of the MPI survey by mainly medical staff - Recording difficulties that arise during the MPI survey - Evaluation of the outcome of the survey using a follow-up after three and six months | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMaria Cristina Polidori Nelles
Schwerpunkt Altersforschung Zentrum für Innere Medizin Uniklinikum Köln
Outcome results
None listed