International Academic Conference “Integrated Self Care and Care for Older People”

International Academic Conference “Integrated Self Care and Care for Older People”
During March 30th-31st, 2023, the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University hosted the International Academic Conference “Integrated Self Care and Care for Older People” in collaboration with the Thai Society of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine and Abbott at the SiMR building, brought together experts in the field of gerontology and geriatric medicine to discuss advancements in healthy aging and self-care for the elderly.
The conference was opened with remarks from Prof. Suroj Supavekin, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Assoc. Prof. Winai Ratanasuwan, Director of Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research (SiCRES) and Chairperson of the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Prof.Prasert Assantachai, Assoc.Prof. Weerasak Muangpaisan from the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, and Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, the Deputy Dean for Corporate Communications and International Relations.
The keynote lecture of the conference was delivered by Dr. Austen El-Osta, Director of the Self-Care Academic Research Unit (SCARU) at Imperial College London, UK on the topic “A whistlestop tour of ICOPE concept, self-care & person-centered care” and “Self-care policy & practice”. In addition, a workshop on “Self-care & Self-management guideline for individual, family, community & in-hospital setting” was led by Prof. Prasert Assantachai, Prof. Weerasak Muangpaisan, Asst. Prof. Patcharawan Srisilapanan, Asst. Prof. Suwimol Sapwarobol, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kwanjai Amnatsatsue, and Dr. Arunee Laiteearpong.