What importance does outpatient care have for mobility in rural areas? Results from a GPS study among persons aged 75 and older

Summary

This contribution analyzes GPS-based mobility patterns of rural residents aged 75+ to examine how outpatient care availability relates to out-of-home activity. We quantify trip frequency, distances, and destinations and model associations with local care infrastructure. Findings suggest that accessible outpatient services can enable broader mobility and social participation, informing regional planning and age-friendly care models.

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BibTeX

@inproceedings{voigtantons2024oc43,
  author    = {Haeger, C. and Mümken, S. and Spang, R. P. and Brauer, M. and Voigt-Antons, J.-N. and Gellert, P.},
  title     = {What importance does outpatient care have for mobility in rural areas? Results from a GPS study among persons aged 75 and older},
  year      = {2024},
  booktitle = {Paper presented at the 23. Deutscher Kongress für Versorgungsforschung 2024. Potsdam, Germany},
}