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The DACH responses (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u2009291) were compared with those from other European countries (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u202f=\u20095134) and 33\u00a0geriatric topics and skills were analyzed to identify educational priorities.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The HCPs working in the DACH region rated their perceived geriatric knowledge higher than HCPs working in other European countries. Nevertheless, substantial perceived knowledge gaps remained, particularly in the areas of dementia, depression, chronic pain, cognitive screening and sarcopenia. Perceived relevance and interest in further education exceeded self-assessed knowledge levels. In contrast, topics such as oncogeriatrics, gerodontology and geriatric emergency care were assigned lower priority.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Despite overall high self-perceived competence, important gaps persist, especially in complex, interdisciplinary areas. Continuing education needs appear to be strongly influenced by clinical practice and system structures. 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