In Italy, the average length of hospital stay for acute upper respiratory infections and influenza cases is forecasted to remain stable at 4 days from 2024 through 2026, with a slight increase to 4.1 days in 2027 and 2028. In 2023, this metric also stood at 4 days, indicating a minimal year-on-year variation of 2.5% starting 2027. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 0.5%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from healthcare advancements, policy changes, and the development of treatment protocols that may further influence hospitalization practices and lengths of stay.
