At the Institut Guttmann, digital communication is an essential tool for sharing knowledge and information, promoting dialogue, and fostering a more inclusive society. Therefore, we focus on channels that guarantee a space for debate that is respectful, ethical, and aligned with our values. Recently, X has ceased to be a suitable environment for fulfilling this objective. Changes in its management...
Bedsores are injuries to the skin and the tissue beneath it caused by sustained pressure. The risk of developing them is higher in people with reduced mobility, such as those who are bedridden or wheelchair-bound. Some of them require surgery. In these cases, patients must be hospitalised for an average of one month to ensure proper recovery. The Institut Guttmann and the El Carme social and...
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Institut Guttmann Foundation, two teams made up of 4 people with an acquired neurological disability and 5 professionals from the Neurorehabilitation Hospital will participate this year in the Skoda Titan Desert Morocco, one of the most demanding stage mountain biking competitions in the world. Two teams made up of professionals and ex-patients from...
The Institut Guttmann Foundation has already published its Strategic Plan CREATE PROGRESS 2025-2027, which will be our roadmap for the next 3 years. The Strategic Plan is aligned with the institutional values and objectives and represents a clear commitment to innovation, excellence and sustainability in the organization, defining the strategic axes for both Guttmann Barcelona and the...
We have been committed to Neurorehabilitation for 60 years, working together between professionals, patients and families with the sole objective of offering the best care to people with a neurological disability. This anniversary is a great opportunity to look to the future with strength and enthusiasm, but also to remember everything we have achieved. To do this, we have prepared a diverse and...
We are launching a new website! Now, Guttmann Barcelona Life, the adapted and home-controlled apartments designed for independent living, have a new online showcase in order to make it easier for people who may require this service to learn more about the project and find the solution to their needs. Guttmann Barcelona Life has evolved since its inception in 2019, created as a project to promote...
We are very pleased to inform you that we have successfully passed the 7th accreditation of the Joint Commission International, a recognition that not only endorses our healthcare excellence, but also places us at the forefront of quality and safety standards in healthcare globally. The assessment of the conclusions report, presented this Friday, was that of the 1,200 elements to be measured, only...
On November 14, the hospital hosted the Institut Guttmann 2024 Sports Games, a day that brought together patients, athletes and technicians under the motto "Doing sports, we do health". The event aimed to promote physical and sports activity among patients, offering them the possibility of participating in various disciplines with the guidance of professionals and athletes from different...
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) is one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century, mainly known for her self-portraits, in which she combined fantasy and realism. Although she was often categorized within the surrealist movement, she claimed that her works were not the product of dreams, but of life. A life that was marked by a traffic accident as a result of which she suffered intense pain and...
The international projection of the Institut Guttmann makes it possible to establish strategic alliances with health organizations and international insurers that favor the arrival of patients from all over the world to receive specialized care and neurorehabilitation treatment, at the same time strengthening Catalonia's position as a tractor of medical excellence. Two international actions took...
