Neurological and trauma healthcare in Spain

Medical initiatives in Spain have focused on advancing neurological care, sensory health, and trauma response. In Castilla-La Mancha, scientific efforts have addressed the link between sensory loss and cognitive decline, while medical professionals have undergone ‘Advanced Trauma Life Support’ training to manage polytrauma patients.

Efforts have expanded toward supporting individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). In Andalusia, health associations have focused on prevention and the establishment of the Cádiz Acquired Brain Injury Observatory. Recent developments include the III Acquired Brain Injury Conference hosted by the Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar in Cádiz, which focused on the clinical management of strokes and traumatic brain injuries.

Regional support for ABI continues to grow through various specialized programs. In Valencia, the Valencian Institute of Social Services (IVASS) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing adapted care for affected individuals and their families. In Navarra, the association Hiru Hamabi | 3/12 reported that the Hospital Universitario de Navarra provides care to 157 minors through a specialized pediatric ABI program, noting 40 new cases within the last year.

Advocacy groups, such as Adace CLM in Castilla-La Mancha, continue to call for comprehensive, specialized, and continuous care to promote personal autonomy and social inclusion. These collective efforts emphasize the necessity of multidisciplinary rehabilitation—incorporating physiotherapy, speech therapy, and neuropsychology—and highlight the critical role of families in the recovery process.