Table 3 Activities delegated to the AGnES-practice assistants
Activities | N |
|---|---|
Standardized assessment of the patients' health condition | 550 |
Measuring blood pressure and pulse rate | 402 |
Measuring pulse rate (without measuring blood pressure) | 268 |
Additional documentation of noticeable symptoms | 236 |
Measuring blood glucose | 230 |
Applying standardized tests (e.g. for dementia, mobility) | 126 |
Measuring body weight | 81 |
Drug history (complete ascertainment of medication incl. inspection of storage) | 78 |
Fluid intake advice | 76 |
Training on telemedical devices | 58 |
Standardized prevention of falls incl. visual inspection of the home | 45 |
Measuring performance of the lungs | 34 |
12-lead-ECG | 30 |
Geriatric assessment | 26 |
Instruction how to use a peak flow-meter | 18 |
Drawing of a blood sample | 17 |
Additional advise/consultation (without fluid intake advice) | 17 |
Coordination/check of home care | 15 |
Special talks (e.g. in case of mourning) | 15 |
Checking daily pain journals | 13 |
Therapy of wounds/sores/decubitus | 10 |
Injections | 6 |
Measuring body temperature | 5 |
Issue of a medication plan | 2 |