Decrease Treatment Burden following the Application of ADCES7 and WHOICOPE in a Diabetic Frail Elderly Lady with Multimorbidity

Abstract

We are living in a world of aging, and the elder population is increasing rapidly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people aged 60 or older is about 1 billion in 2019. The numbers are expected to rise to 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2.1 billion by 2050 [1]. Elderlies are frail and they are prone to many diseases, including psychological disorders. Diabetes is also a global problem, and its prevalence increases after middle age [2]. To help clinical health providers to get better pictures of the frail diabetic elderly subjects holistically, many programs or models have been developed. One of the most used assessment and management tools is the integrated care for older people (ICOPE) guideline developed by the WHO [3]. ICOPE was set with person-centered goals, screening for loss in a range of domains of intrinsic capacity and assessing health and social care needs to develop a personalized care plan. The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists 7 Self-Care Behaviors (ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors®) is also a person-centered approach to diabetes by acknowledging the whole person in the context of their life and relationships which form the framework for diabetes care to deal with people with diabetes [4]. By using the ICOPE and ADCES 7 Self-Care Behaviors®, we were able to evaluate the patient rapidly and further help manages their problems. Here, we present a frail diabetic elderly subject with multimorbidity who had recent medical deterioration. This case is also a good demonstration of holistic care to minimize the disease and treatment burden in a primary care setting.