This study aims to address if robot assisted physical training can prevent functional decline during acute hospitalisation in older geriatric patients. Design: blinded RCT. Patients: n = 488. Primary outcome is functional decline, assessed by Barthel-Index and 30s chair stand test. One- and three months follow-up.
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Change from baseline Barthel Index 100
Timeframe: Change from baseline (day of hospital admission) to day of hospital discharge (an average of 1 week)
Change from baseline 30 Second Sit to Stand Test
Timeframe: Change from baseline (day of hospital admission) to day of hospital discharge (an average of 1 week)