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PHCC Launches ICOPE Clinic at Qatar University Health Centre

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The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has taken a significant step forward in providing dedicated services to Qatar's elderly population by launching the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Clinic at Qatar University Health Centre. Building upon the success of the service in three other health centres, the ICOPE clinic offers a person-centred, integrated care model managed by a multidisciplinary team. The clinic provides a vital screening service, assessing various physiological changes associated with ageing, including visual impairment, hearing loss, cognitive decline, and depressive symptoms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ICOPE Clinic is a new addition to the services offered by PHCC, marking a significant expansion in support for Qatar's elderly population.
  • The clinic operates with a multidisciplinary team, providing a person-centred, integrated care model.
  • The screening tool, developed by the World Health Organisation, assesses visual impairment, hearing loss, cognitive decline, and depressive symptoms, malnutrition, and mobility loss and falls.
  • The clinic is currently available to registered patients at Qatar University Health Centre, with eligible patients identified and invited to undergo screening.
  • PHCC plans to announce expansion of the service to accept referrals from all health centres at a later date.
  • The clinic operates every Thursday from 8am-1pm at Qatar University Health Centre, with additional clinics operating in Leabaib (Mondays, 8am-1pm), Al Wajba (Wednesdays, 8am-1pm), and Rawdat Al Khail (Thursdays, 8am-1pm).
  • The pilot phase of the service targets older people aged 60 and above, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation.

Statistics:

  • The ICOPE Clinic is available in four health centres across Qatar.
  • The screening tool assesses five physiological changes associated with ageing.
  • The eligible age group for the ICOPE service is 60 and above.
  • The clinic operates for 5 hours every Thursday at Qatar University Health Centre.

Sources:

  • Qatar University Health Centre
  • World Health Organisation
  • Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)
  • Hamad Medical Corporation

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