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