In this new report, ATscale describes the enormous gains that access to assistive technology (AT) can have in health, for the community and the economy. The figures are dramatic: investment in the provision of four assistive products – hearing aids, prostheses, eyeglasses, and wheelchairs – will result in a return on investment of 9:1.
Integrated care for older people (ICOPE): guidance for person-centred assessment and pathways in primary care, 2nd ed
The integrated care for older people approach, referred to as ICOPE, aims to facilitate the reorientation of health and social services towards more person-centred and coordinated care that supports the optimization of intrinsic capacity and functional ability for older people. ICOPE is WHO’s approach to support the delivery of integrated care for older people within the context of a PHC-oriented health system.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2025
Languages:
English
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Report
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