title: [The return of geriatric patients to the home - results of a pilot study in Berlin hospitals].
abstract: Geriatric in-patients often stay longer in hospital than would be necessary on medical grounds alone due to the lack of intermediate facilities and the paramount influence of social conditions. Day-hospital services contribute largely to an early return of geriatric and long-term patients. The potential amount of patients eligible for this kind of service is investigated by a 5% sample of all non-psychiatric in-patients age 65+ in Berlin (West). Social conditions at home and the number of patients to receive day services showed a significant relation. Based on the findings it is estimated that 15 day-hospitals will be needed in Berlin (West) to promote re-integration of geriatric patients into their familiar surroundings.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001604:Berlin; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D005260:Female; D006275:Health Facility Planning; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011383:Progressive Patient Care; D012924:Social Conditions
vernacular_title: Die Rückkehr geriatrischer Patienten in den Wohnbereich - Ergebnisse einer Pilotstudie in Berliner Krankenanstalten.