The forecast for psychiatric curative care bed-days in Italy indicates a steady decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual figure stood at 1.585 million bed-days. Year-on-year, this represents a decrease of approximately 2.8% in 2024, followed by consistent reductions each subsequent year through 2028. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) underscores an average annual decrease of 2.0% over the five-year forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technological advancements in mental health treatment and the role of outpatient care, which may further reduce the need for inpatient bed-days. Additionally, demographic shifts and changes in healthcare policies could influence these forecasts.
