Innovative socio-sanitary rehabilitation models in central nervous system disorders: a systematic review
The review identifies promising evidence of positive impacts associated with socio-sanitary services, particularly in relation to functional outcomes, patient satisfaction and support for community living. At the same time there are important gaps in their implementation, integration, and the methodological consistency of existing studies. Across multiple settings, continuity of care appears fragmented, and case management functions are inconsistently implemented or, in some cases, entirely absent. Together, these findings suggest that while socio-sanitary models can offer meaningful benefits, persistent gaps in coordination and follow-up represent key structural barriers to achieving effective and sustainable integration.
Authors
- Giustino Morlino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2209-6245)
- Martina Chimienti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8776-303X)
- Ersilia Buonomo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3924-9917)
- Leonardo Palombi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1806-5278)
- S. Gjergji
- O. Zerellari
- A. Mistretta
- D. Ndreca
- R. Shkreli
- F. Leonforte
- G. Liotta
- K. Stefanidhi
- V. Nicosia
Institutions
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- United States Public Health Service (US)
- University of Catania (IT)
- Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel (AL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1742821
- Primary Topic
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00