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This study aims to outline the current state of geriatric rehabilitation in the DACH region, highlighting national differences, comparing structural frameworks, and assessing the implementation of the European consensus statement and WHO recommendations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An online survey was conducted within a working group of GR experts from the three countries, officially nominated by the national geriatric societies. The questionnaire was developed based on a search of recent literature on the GR process and supplemented by desktop research on country-specific care structures based on the European Consensus Statement on GR.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The most significant structural difference relates to Austria, where phase 2 rehabilitation for older patients is offered only in disease-oriented centers, but no service is currently available for specific GR. All three countries use different standardized admission assessments, therapy minutes and country-specific geriatric qualifications. Digital health solutions and mobile\/home-based GR are still in development.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The recommendations of the European Consensus Statement are largely adopted, with country variations. In order to ensure the evidence-based long-term effectiveness, quality and sustainability of GR, there is a need for standardized quality criteria and innovative models. Such models will facilitate the identification of best practices grounded in robust evidence and focused on optimizing care. In light of these considerations, further research in this field is needed.<\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:p>Key Summary Points.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This article aims to present the current state of GR in the DACH region, in order to detect differences, compare the national structures and to show the extent to which the European Consensus Statement and WHO recommendations have been implemented.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The most significant structural differences relate to the absence of specific phase 2 GR in Austria, different standardized admission assessments, therapy minutes and country-specific geriatric qualifications. 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