A hub and spoke model to supply the Sicilian neurorehabilitation demand
Effects on hospitalization rates and patient mobility
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22067061 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Augusto Ielo (0000-0001-9661-9681, Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo), Angelo Quartarone (0000-0003-1485-6590, Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo), Rocco Salvatore Calabrò (0000-0002-8566-3166, Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, corresponding author), Maria Cristina De Cola (0000-0002-7509-3833, Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Pages | 1349211-1349211 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1349211 |
| PMID | 38572007 |
| OpenAlex | W4393013931 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 17 |
Introduction: Cerebrovascular diseases in Sicily have led to high mortality and healthcare challenges, with a notable gap between healthcare demand and supply. The mobility of patients seeking care, both within and outside Sicily, has economic and organizational impacts on the healthcare system. The Hub and Spoke model implemented by the IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo" of Messina aims to distribute advanced neurorehabilitation services throughout Sicily, potentially reducing health mobility and improving service accessibility. Methods: The evaluation was based on calculating hospitalization rates, examining patient mobility across Sicilian provinces, and assessing the financial implications of neurorehabilitation admissions. Data from 2016 to 2018, covering the period before and after the implementation of the Hub and Spoke network, were analyzed to understand the changes brought about by this model. Results: The analysis revealed a significant increase in hospitalization rates for neurorehabilitation in the Sicilian provinces where spokes were established. This increase coincided with a marked decrease in interregional health mobility, indicating that patients were able to receive high-quality care closer to their residences. Furthermore, there was a decrease in both intra-regional and inter-regional escape rates in provinces within the Hub and Spoke network, demonstrating the network's efficacy in improving accessibility and quality of healthcare services. Discussion: The implementation of the Hub and Spoke network substantially improved neurorehabilitation healthcare in Sicily, enhancing both accessibility and quality of care for patients. The network's establishment led to a more efficient utilization of healthcare resources and balanced distribution of services. These advancements are vital steps toward equitable and effective healthcare delivery in Sicily
Business · Economic growth · Economics · Health care · Healthcare service · Medical emergency · Neurorehabilitation · Operations management · Physical therapy · Sicilian · Acute Ischemic Stroke Management · Engineering · Medicine · Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation · Trauma and Emergency Care Studies · Rehabilitation
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