A CRITICAL CARE PATHWAY BASED ON ICOPE TO PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING OF OLDER ADULTS
2024
A Critical Care Pathway for Healthy Aging in Older Adults
Sample size: 806
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yu Doris Sau Fung, Tang Yiting, Chen Shuangzhou, Chen Feng
Primary Institution: The University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
Can the ICOPE care model be effectively translated to promote healthy aging in the Chinese community?
Conclusion
The 12-week Pathway to Healthy Aging successfully implemented the ICOPE model to support older adults in Hong Kong.
Supporting Evidence
- The program was designed to optimize the functional capacity of older adults.
- It integrated ICOPE assessment data to prioritize health care for older adults.
- The model promoted person-centered care and long-term behavioral change.
Takeaway
This study created a program to help older people stay healthy by using a special care model for 12 weeks.
Methodology
The study involved a 12-week health-social collaborative model based on the WHO-ICOPE approach.
Participant Demographics
Older adults from the Chinese community in Hong Kong.
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