European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine • Vol 60 • No 5
The new hospital discharge form for inpatient rehabilitation in Italy: a step forward to promote the role of rehabilitation in the healthcare system
August 2024 • Paolo Boldrini, Giovanna Beretta, Pietro Fiore, Carlo DAMIANI, L Agostini, Ernesto Andreoli, Stefano Bargellesi, Andrea Bernetti, Alessandro de Sire,…
The new HDF is expected to improve data collection, reduce local and regional disparities, allow better comparison of the performances of the structures, and ultimately enhance the quality and outcomes of rehabilitation care across the country. The Italian Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (SIMFER) gave an important contribution in the development of the system.