During the 61st EASD Annual Meeting on September 18, IDF Europe held a symposium titled “Integration of care – the way forward”.
Building on last year’s symposium on personalisation of care, this year’s session explored the urgent need to advance integrated diabetes care across Europe. The programme showcased practical examples of integrated care models implemented in various European countries, highlighting successes and lessons learned.
Key experts engaged in discussions on ongoing efforts to address the fragmentation preventing the wider implementation of integrated care models across Europe, examining the main enablers and barriers to progress. The voice of people living with diabetes was at the heart of the conversation. They shared their experiences and expertise, explaining why integrated care is essential to achieving better health outcomes and leading long, fulfilling lives.
Event programme
11:00-11:05 | Welcome and opening remarks | Prof Tadej Battelino, IDF Europe Chair
11:05-11:10 | What did we learn about personalisation of care at our last symposium? | Ms Cajsa Lindberg, T1D Advocate
11:10-11:20 |The value of personalised and integrated care: a perspective from people living with diabetes
- Ms Cajsa Lindberg, T1D Advocate
- Mr Ermal Nazifi, T2D Advocate
11:20-11:45 | Integrated care in action: country examples from Europe
- Integrated care programme for prevention and management of chronic disease | Dr Tomas Griffin, Consultant Endocrinologist in the Galway City Hub, Ireland
- Integration of population-based care and management through local health unit | Prof Alexandre Lourenço, CEO and Chairman of Coimbra’s Integrated Health Delivery System (ULS), Portugal
- ‘My Diabetes My Way’ – personalisation and integration | Dr Scott Cunningham, Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee, United Kingdom
11:45-12:10 | Panel discussion – overcoming fragmentation: enablers, barriers and the path forward to integrated care
- Ms Cajsa Lindberg, T1D Advocate
- Dr Benedetta Armocida, JACARDI Coordinator, Istituto Superiore di Sanità-ISS, Italy
- Prof Martin Clodi, Head, Internal Medicine Department, St John’s Hospital, Austria
- Prof João Raposo, IDF Europe Chair-Elect
12:10-12:25 | Audience Q&A
12:25-12:30 | Closing remarks | Prof Tadej Battelino, IDF Europe Chair
12:30-13:30 | Networking lunch
Air Liquide Healthcare is partner of this symposium.
