Integrated Health and Social Services for Aging Population 65+ with Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases in the Municipality of Lipjan

Agim Krasniqi

Session

Nursing and Medical Sciences

Description

As the global population continues to age, municipalities face an increasing challenge in providing comprehensive care and support for older adults living with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Asthma. This abstract introduces a groundbreaking initiative in the municipality of Lipjan, which is aimed at addressing the complex healthcare and social needs of residents aged 65 and older who are coping with these chronic conditions.

Table 1. Geographical and demographic structure, as well as local government in the Municipality of Lipjan

Country Kosovo

District District of Pristina

Government

• Mayor Imri Ahmeti (LDK)

• Municipal 338 km2 (131 sq mi)

Elevation 563 m (1,847 ft)

Population

(2011)

• Urban 6,870

• Municipal 57,605

• Municipal density 170/km2 (440/sq mi)

The population over 65 years old as a percentage of the total population reached 9.91% in 2021 in Kosovo, according to the National Statistical Office. This is 2.29% more than in the previous year.

Based on the demographics of the population, about 9.5% are over 65 years old, that is, about 5,600 residents with age-related diseases or chronic non-communicable diseases.

So far, the following are included in the program: 157 participants, of whom they have been treated, see the tables:

Table 2. Forms completed by the team of nurse, social worker and family doctor in the personal file for chronic non-communicable diseases

Completed forms in the Patient's medical file

Geriatric Assessment Form 21

Geriatric Plan form 21

Geriatric Reassessment Form 11

Geriatric Plan Reevaluation Form 11

Table 3. Number of self-check booklets distributed and patient phone calls.

No. of booklets for self-management of Diabetes- 171, Number of booklets for arterial hypertension- 108, Number of booklets for Asthma- 18 297

Number of counselling visits (including repeat visits) from the age of

35-65+ 531

Number of calls from patients with chronic non-communicable

diseases 157

The integrated health and social services program have been meticulously designed to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life of the elderly population in these regions. This multifaceted approach combines medical care, social services, and community engagement to create a holistic support system.

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-550-95-6

Location

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Start Date

28-10-2023 8:00 AM

End Date

29-10-2023 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2023.210

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Integrated Health and Social Services for Aging Population 65+ with Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases in the Municipality of Lipjan

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

As the global population continues to age, municipalities face an increasing challenge in providing comprehensive care and support for older adults living with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Asthma. This abstract introduces a groundbreaking initiative in the municipality of Lipjan, which is aimed at addressing the complex healthcare and social needs of residents aged 65 and older who are coping with these chronic conditions.

Table 1. Geographical and demographic structure, as well as local government in the Municipality of Lipjan

Country Kosovo

District District of Pristina

Government

• Mayor Imri Ahmeti (LDK)

• Municipal 338 km2 (131 sq mi)

Elevation 563 m (1,847 ft)

Population

(2011)

• Urban 6,870

• Municipal 57,605

• Municipal density 170/km2 (440/sq mi)

The population over 65 years old as a percentage of the total population reached 9.91% in 2021 in Kosovo, according to the National Statistical Office. This is 2.29% more than in the previous year.

Based on the demographics of the population, about 9.5% are over 65 years old, that is, about 5,600 residents with age-related diseases or chronic non-communicable diseases.

So far, the following are included in the program: 157 participants, of whom they have been treated, see the tables:

Table 2. Forms completed by the team of nurse, social worker and family doctor in the personal file for chronic non-communicable diseases

Completed forms in the Patient's medical file

Geriatric Assessment Form 21

Geriatric Plan form 21

Geriatric Reassessment Form 11

Geriatric Plan Reevaluation Form 11

Table 3. Number of self-check booklets distributed and patient phone calls.

No. of booklets for self-management of Diabetes- 171, Number of booklets for arterial hypertension- 108, Number of booklets for Asthma- 18 297

Number of counselling visits (including repeat visits) from the age of

35-65+ 531

Number of calls from patients with chronic non-communicable

diseases 157

The integrated health and social services program have been meticulously designed to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life of the elderly population in these regions. This multifaceted approach combines medical care, social services, and community engagement to create a holistic support system.