Application of the Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) to control multimorbid geriatric patients: Organizational implications for the German health system

Application of the Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI) to control multimorbid geriatric patients: Organizational implications for the German health system - MPI_DMP

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00017071

Enrollment

200

Registered

2019-05-08

Start date

2017-05-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Multimorbidity

Interventions

Group 1: In the initial prospective study, the MPI of the patients was recorded at the time of admission and discharge as well as in a one-year follow-up. This study evaluates the data retrospectively

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age at least 65 years, hospitalization of an acute, chronic disease or an exacerbation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age < 65 years

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary endpoint is mortality. This was collected 12 months after discharge from the hospital by telephone interview.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Hospital stay	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactMaria Cristina Polidori-Nelles

Klinik II für Innere Medizin - Schwerpunkt Klinische Altersforschung - Universität Köln

maria.polidori-nelles@uk-koeln.de0221 4780

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026