Development and Feasibility Assessment of an Intrinsic Capacity Program in Primary Care: Protocol for an Implementation Science Approach.

Qing Wang, Mimaika Luluina Ginting, Ezra Ho, Siew Fong Goh, Jonathan Gao, Woan Shin Tan, Yew Yoong Ding, Wei Liang David Ng, Jonathan Choon Aik Ng, Sing Cheer Kwek, Richard Jor Yeong Hui, Zhen Sinead Wang, Chirk Jenn Ng, Grace Sum

Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore.Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore. · pubmed

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Abstract

The World Health Organization (WHO) public health framework for healthy aging advocates for action on the trajectories of intrinsic capacity (IC) across a person's life course to optimize functional ability. While the WHO integrated care for older people (ICOPE) framework provides guidance on a systematic care pathway on IC screening, clinical assessment to clarify IC deficits and person-centered management, its real-world implementation and evaluation remain nascent. The Intrinsic Capacity Promotion in Primary Care for the Frail (IMPACTFrail) program for mildly frail older adults in Singapore's primary care seeks to operationalize WHO ICOPE and national strategies.

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Research summary

The paper proposes an implementation science approach to operationalize the WHO ICOPE framework for intrinsic capacity in primary care settings. This research is relevant as it addresses the optimization of functional ability in older adults, which is a crucial aspect of healthy aging and longevity.

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