In-hospital rehabilitation with the Geriatric Activation Program Pellenberg improves functional performance in a heterogeneous geriatric population.

Margaretha van DijkPatsy AllegaertMarlies LocusLeen SaenenSofie BreulsDemi MichielsLien VermeulenStefanie JannesYanouk Van KerckhovenJos TournoyGeert VerheydenJohan Flamaing

Published in: Physiotherapy theory and practice (2022)

Functional performance of a heterogeneous group of geriatric inpatients improved notably after 4 weeks of GAPP. Baseline scores on BBS and gait speed can partially predict detectable changes in functional performance.

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