Who We Are
Engage Qatar PD is a collaborative health initiative led by Qatar University and its healthcare partners, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in Qatar. Our multidisciplinary team includes experts in physiotherapy, medicine, neurology, engineering, and rehabilitation, working together to develop innovative, culturally adapted solutions for people living with PD.
Our Mission
To empower every person with Parkinson’s, everywhere, and especially those in Qatar and the broader Arab region, to stay active and self-manage their health via a personalized, accessible, culturally relevant online program.
What We Do
We have developed Engage-Qatar PD, an evidence-based, bilingual (Arabic and English) remote coaching program to promote physical activity adapted from the internationally recognized “Engage” intervention. Our program supports individuals with PD by offering:
- Personalized physical activity coaching
- Educational resources
- Exercise video libraries
- Wearable activity monitoring
- Online community support
Why It Matters
Despite the proven benefits of exercise, many people with PD face barriers to staying active such as limited access to services, mobility challenges, and lack of culturally relevant resources. Our solution breaks down these barriers using a participatory, tech-enabled, and evidence-driven approach that meets patients where they are, at home or community.
Our Vision
To become the go-to platform for Parkinson’s self-management for all, with regional leadership in Qatar and the Arab world, improving quality of life and long-term health through accessible, innovative support to stay active.
Our Team
Our project brings together clinical and academic experts from:
Led by Professor. Hanan Khalil, Professor at Qatar University in Rehabiliation Sciences Department in collaboration with:
- Professor Lori Quinn from Columbia University, USA
- Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI)
- Rumailah Hospital (HMC)
- Neuroscience Institute at Hamad Medical Cooperation (HMC)
For more information about the EQP Team please visit:
https://qatarengagepd.com/therapist
To benefit from our program or reach one of our therapists,
Sign up now and start your path to better living with Parkinson’s.