Between 2024 and 2028, the forecast for the average hospital length of stay for HIV cases in Italy shows a consistent upward trend, increasing from 22.1 days in 2024 to 25.2 days in 2028, representing an annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 3.3%. In 2023, the average length of stay was reported to be significantly lower, stressing a major shift in the healthcare management of HIV patients. Year-on-year, the average stay is expected to rise by around 3.6% to 3.7% annually until 2028.
Future trends to monitor include advancements in HIV treatment protocols that may impact hospitalization periods, policy changes in healthcare management, and technological integration in patient care to potentially reverse or stabilize the ongoing increase in hospital stays.
