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ArticleAnnals of geriatric medicine and research2026

Current Knowledge and Gaps in Geriatric Rehabilitation among Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Specialists.

Paolo Capodaglio, Eleftheria Antoniadou, Mooyeon Oh-Park, Walter R Frontera, Der-Sheng Han, Carmen M Terzic, Anne Felicia Ambrose, Francesca Gimigliano, Marta Supervia Pola, Yesim Gokce Kutsal and 5 more

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Paolo CapodaglioDepartment of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University. p.capodaglio@auxologico.it.
Eleftheria AntoniadouGeriatric Rehabilitation Clinic, Centre Hospitalier du Nord, Luxembourg.
Mooyeon Oh-ParkBurke Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Health System, New York, NY, USA.
Walter R FronteraDepartment of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiology, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Der-Sheng HanDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.
Carmen M TerzicDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Anne Felicia AmbroseDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
Francesca GimiglianoDipartimento di Salute Mentale e Fisica e Medicina Preventiva, Università Van Vitelli Campania, Italy.
Marta Supervia PolaDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain.
Yesim Gokce KutsalDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey.
Dale C StrasserDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Vu Q NguyenDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA.
Jonathan F BeanNew England GRECC VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA.
Vanessa SeijasDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Antioquia, Colombia.
Jae-Young LimDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.

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Abstract

backgroundThe global demographic shift toward an aging population necessitates a critical transformation in healthcare, particularly within physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM). Older adults frequently present with complex geriatric syndromes, such as frailty, sarcopenia, and cognitive impairment, that demand specialized, multidisciplinary rehabilitation strategies.

methodsThe present global survey, conducted by the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) Special Interest Group (SIG) in Geriatric Rehabilitation, identifies systemic and educational gaps in the current PRM landscape.

resultsDespite a high clinical caseload of older adults, the majority of PRM practitioners report inadequate residency training in geriatric competencies and cite workforce shortages as primary barriers to care.

conclusionThis article discusses the perspectives and future steps required to elevate geriatric rehabilitation, emphasizing the urgent need for structured academic programs.

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GeriatricsPhysical and Rehabilitation MedicineRehabilitationSpecializationAgedClinical CompetenceHumansInternship and ResidencyEducationGeriatricsRehabilitationTeaching

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PMCPMC13639555

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