Post-clinical follow-up of spinal patients through domestic check-ups. (Koblenz model).
One hundred spine-injured patients have been visited at their homes, examined and questioned about their medical and social situation. The medical conditions have improved, compared with a former similar check-up. But the tendency to work has decreased and is lagging behind other countries. Possible reasons are pointed out.
D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005860:Germany, West; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*