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As the elderly population continue to grow, there is an urgent need for innovative and comprehensive healthcare approaches to support the well-being of older individuals. The World Health Organization Integrated Care for Older People (WHO-ICOPE) is a holistic, comprehensive approach designed to address the multifaceted needs of elderly individuals, focusing on person-centered assessment and pathways within primary care settings.
In the light of the publication of the Italian version of the tool edited by Solimando, Barbagallo e Veronese (University of Palermo) and revised by the Authors of the present talk (https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/326843/WHO-FWC-ALC-19.1-ita.pdf), we want to show the ICOPE assessment process which emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to individual preferences, values, and circumstances. Drawing upon evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration, ICOPE represents a paradigm shift towards proactive and preventive care for older populations.
ICOPE evaluates various domains of health and well-being, including physical, cognitive, mental, social, and environmental factors. The assessment allows targeted and personalized care strategies. ICOPE also emphasizes the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals, caregivers, and community resources.
By identifying risk factors and early signs of decline, healthcare providers can implement strategies to prevent or delay functional decline, frailty, and other age-related conditions, improving individual outcomes and reducing healthcare costs associated with managing preventable complications, as well.
In conclusion, our aim is devoted to elucidating the principles of ICOPE, its implementation strategies, and the potential impact on improving health outcomes and promoting healthy aging within primary care settings.
| If you're submitting a symposium talk, what's the symposium title? | ASSESSMENT AND TESTING PROCEDURES FROM RESEARCH TO CLINICAL PRACTICE |
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| If you're submitting a symposium, or a talk that is part of a symposium, is this a junior symposium? | No |
