Following Success in Three Health Centers .. Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Clinic Launched at Qatar University Health Center
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has officially announced the launch of the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Clinic at Qatar University Health Center, on Thursday, May 15, 2025—a new step forward in expanding services dedicated to the elderly population.
This expansion follows the successful implementation of the service in three other health centers where the clinic is already active:
- Leabaib: Mondays, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Al Wajba: Wednesdays, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Rawdat Al Khail: Thursdays, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Visual impairment
- Hearing loss
- Cognitive decline and depressive symptoms
- Malnutrition
- Mobility loss and falls
The launch of the clinic at Qatar University Health Center marks a significant addition, reaffirming the success of the initiative and the effectiveness of its services in supporting the health of older adults.
What is the ICOPE Screening Tool?
The ICOPE screening tool was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the various physiological changes associated with aging. The risks of experiencing declines in physical and mental capacities increase for older adults.
In collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the pilot phase of this service will be targeted at older people aged 60 and above. The clinic offers a person-centered, integrated care model managed by a multidisciplinary team.
The Screening Tool Assesses:
Currently, the service is available only to registered patients at Qatar University Health Center. Eligible patients are identified and invited to undergo screening. PHCC will announce at a later stage when the service is expanded to accept referrals from all health centers.