The STOP IATRO project, committed to combating iatrogenesis and preventing the loss of autonomy among older adults, is actively working on its next steps toward 2025.
Review of a decisive collaborative workshop
On November 29, 2024, a collaborative workshop was held at the pharmacy of the Toulouse Purpan University Hospital (CHU). This event brought together numerous healthcare professionals and project partners to determine the priorities for the next two years.
Three main objectives of the workshop :
1. Evaluate past actions
This workshop enabled healthcare professionals and partners to review the actions already undertaken, analyze the progress made, and learn from the lessons gained.
2. Define priorities for future actions
Discussions focused on the implementation of training sessions and concrete interventions to optimize caregivers’ practices.
3. Develop an action plan
This plan aims to optimize healthcare professionals’ practices in preventing the loss of autonomy among seniors, incorporating the perspectives of the various stakeholders involved in the project.
An exemplary collaborative dynamic
The workshop brought together professionals from several institutions and organizations, highlighting the importance of interprofessional collaboration for the success of the STOP IATRO project:
The participants included :
- The Toulouse University Hospital (CHU),
- The Limoges University Hospital (CHU),
- The Lavaur Hospital Center,
- The Vic-en-Bigorre Hospital,
- OpenCommunities Consulting, which skillfully orchestrated the workshops in this first year of the project.
These discussions helped to create a realistic and ambitious roadmap while strengthening ties between the various partners.
Preventing iatrogenesis: a collective challenge
This workshop represents a crucial step forward for the STOP IATRO project. Through these concerted actions, healthcare professionals are committed to transforming practices to better protect seniors from risks associated with inappropriate medical treatments or poorly coordinated care.
The STOP IATRO project has been co-financed with an amount of 1,301,219.70 euros by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), in the framework of the Interreg V-B South West Europe (SUDOE 2021-2027) programme. The aim of SUDOE is to support regional development in South-West Europe and to promote transnational cooperation to address common problems in regions across the territory covered.