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ArticleClinical rehabilitation2026

Prioritizing quality of geriatric rehabilitation from the older adults' perspective: A nominal group technique study.

Anne L Lubbe, Wim G Groen, Marjon van Rijn, Deborah C Mittelmeijer, Cees Mpm Hertogh, Bianca M Buurman, Margriet C Pol

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Anne L LubbeDepartement of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-7825-1024
Wim G GroenDepartement of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Marjon van RijnDepartement of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0009-0002-3209-7516
Deborah C MittelmeijerDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, Leiden University of Applied Sciences, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Cees Mpm HertoghDepartement of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Bianca M BuurmanDepartement of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Margriet C PolDepartement of Medicine for Older People, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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ObjectiveTo identify and prioritize aspects of quality in geriatric rehabilitation from the perspective of older adults.DesignQualitative study using a structured Nominal Group Technique.SettingThree nominal group technique sessions were conducted in geriatric rehabilitation settings in the Netherlands.ParticipantsWe included older adults admitted to geriatric rehabilitation, Dutch proficiency, the ability to communicate and engage in group discussions, and an intention to return to independent living.InterventionParticipants engaged in structured nominal group technique sessions. Each session included five steps: introduction, idea generation, exchange of ideas, discussion, and ordering and rankingMain measuresAudio-recorded sessions were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using a combined inductive and deductive coding. Quality aspects were prioritized based on their summed ranking scores, relative importance, and selection frequency.ResultsEighteen older adults were included. Participants identified five key priorities for quality in geriatric rehabilitation: (1) good preparation with clear expectations, (2) well-organized therapy and care, (3) relationships with healthcare professionals that acknowledge individual needs, (4) clear, respectful communication, and (5) autonomy in treatment decision-making. The qualitative analysis supported these priorities with three overarching themes: the value of a supportive environment, feeling heard and understood, and the need for guidance and involvement.ConclusionThis study provides priorities for improving quality in geriatric rehabilitation, according to the experiences of older adults and offers direction for implementation in clinical practice.

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Quality of Health CareRehabilitationAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleNetherlandsQualitative ResearchGeriatric rehabilitationnominal group techniqueolder adult prioritizationquality

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