Since 1965, the Guttmann neurorehabilitation centre (Barcelona, Spain) is specialized in the occupational rehabilitation of people with a serious brain injury.

Many patients travel to Barcelona to undergo personalized occupational rehabilitation programs: spinal cord injury rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation.

Guttmann neurorehabilitation centre (Barcelona) is also specialized in neurodegenerative diseases, cerebral palsy and other severe pathologies of a neurological origin.

In 2019, Guttmann inaugurates a second occupational rehabilitation centre in Barcelona: the Guttmann Barcelona Brain Health. This new occupational rehabilitation centre is opening up to new pathologies: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, learning disabilities in children …

The Guttmann neurorehabilitation centre is accredited by the Joint Commission International, which certifies that the hospital meets international quality standards of health care.

Guttmann is included in the National Health Service and accredited as a Reference Hospital by the ‘Health Department of the Generalitat of Catalonia’.

The Guttmann neurorehabilitation centre is the Centre of Excellence in Spain for the treatment of complex spinal cord injury (Ministry of Health, Spain)

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4 REASONS TO TRUST The Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre (Barcelona, Spain) :

Quality

The Guttmann neurorehabilitation centre is excellently equipped with the most advanced technology. It has 152 beds, 16 of them are completely monitored, 70 day hospital places, 1 surgical block with 2 operating rooms and two resuscitation beds. Guttmann is highly specialized in occupational rehabilitation.

The Guttmann neurorehabilitation centre is one of the few Spanish hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International, one of the organizations with the best reputation in the international healthcare industry. This accreditation certifies that the Guttmann neurorehabilitation centre meets international quality standards of health care and the management of the organization. It also has the European accreditation of EMAS relating to the respect and active protection of the environment.

Experience

Since 1965, the Guttmann neurorehabilitation centre is an international benchmark in occupational rehabilitation. More than 4,500 patients are attended to each year and at the same time 300 advanced surgical interventions are carried out. The majority of the patients come on the recommendation of some medical specialist in their country who know the institution well, or because of the recommendation of another patient.

All the doctors that work in the centre are highly qualified and specialized in a specific area which guarantees a completely personalized treatment for each patient. The team is noted for its human touch, always dealing with the patient in a close, respectful way.

Satisfaction

The high success rate of the procedures carried out results in complete customer satisfaction. Many new patients come to the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre on the recommendation of previous satisfied patients.

Customer satisfaction surveys are undertaken regularly which make it possible to know the level of satisfaction of patients and family members. The latest survey revealed a 95% overall satisfaction rate.

Guaranteed confort

The centre provides the patient with a specialized, comprehensive, continuous and personalized care.

Some of the factors that contribute to patient comfort are the year-round mild climate of Barcelona and the excellent Mediterranean diet. Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre is located just 9 km from the centre of the city. It can be easily reached by adapted public transport and as well as that it has 307 parking places, 63 of them adapted for wheelchair use. The Guttmann occupational rehabilitation centre is located in a pleasant environment with 10,400 m2 of green zone, surrounded by woodlands and with great views of the sea and the city of Barcelona.

Get to know the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre facilities – Occupational rehabilitation centre.

Modern building with more than 20,000 m2.

Equipped with the most advanced technology

152 beds distributed in 4 hospitalization units

18 outpatient consulting rooms

7 rooms for diagnosis and treatment

1 surgical wing with 2 operating theatres and 2 resuscitation beds

A surface area of 3,697 m2 for functional rehabilitation (gym, occupational therapy, everyday activities, sports hall, hydrotherapy, running track…)

10,452 m2 of gardens

307 parking spaces (63 adapted)

Institut Guttmann (Barcelona, Spain). Neurorehabilitation Hospital

Recent prizes awarded to the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre. Occupational Rehabilitation (Barcelona, Spain)

2019 Inauguration of the new Guttmann Brain Health centre, in Barcelona. After more than fifty years devoted to spinal cord injuries and brain injuries, the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre is opening up to new pathologies in which it can contribute its knowledge and experience: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, learning disorders in children…
2017      EURECAT recognition of the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre as an Innovative Research Centre
2016      FAD Award (‘Foundation Avedis Donabedian’ – Fundación Avedis Donabedian).
2016      ACABS Award – ‘Camp de Tarragona Civic Action Against Social Barriers’ (Acción Cívica Antibarreras Sociales del Campo de Tarragona), in recognition of the work done by the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre for the inclusion and social recognition of people with disabilities.
2016      ACPRI Award (‘The Catalan Association of Protocol and International Relations’ – Asociación Catalana de Protocolo y Relaciones Internacionales).
2016      Blanquerna Health Award.
2016      “Mussol de l’Any” award, awarded by the Sant Quirze del Vallés Town Council.
2015      Gold Medal of Honour, awarded by the Parliament of Catalonia on the occasion of the 50^th Anniversary of the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre.
2015      ASPID Award for the social integration of people with disabilities.
2015      ‘Francesc Macià’ Award, granted by the Government of the Generalitat of Catalonia (Gobierno de la Generalitat de Catalunya) in recognition of the 50^th anniversary of the inauguration of the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre.
2015      Special Mention by ONCE at the ‘Solidarity Prizes’ ceremony. (Premios Solidaridad)

Prices prior to 2015:

2014      1st Prize in Road Safety at the 6th European Traffic Congress, for the “GAME OVER” programme in recognition of the contribution of the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre in the awareness and prevention of traffic accidents.
2012      “ACAEBH 40^th Anniversary” Award, in the Private Institution category, awarded by the ‘Catalan Association of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus’ (Asociación Catalana de Espina Bífida e Hidrocefalia).
2012      ‘Venus’ Prize (most prestigious recognition by the city) awarded by the Badalona City Council to commemorate the 10^th Anniversary of the inauguration of the new Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre in the municipality.
2011      Civic Merit Gold Medal, awarded by the Barcelona City Council to the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre in recognition of its forty-five year career.
2008      Award of the ‘National Federation of Paraplegic and Severely Physically Disabled Persons’ (la Federación Nacional de Parapléjicos y Grandes Discapacitados Físicos (ASPAYM) for its contribution and achievements in the treatment of spinal injury and in recognition of the scientific and clinical investigation work that it carries out.
2008      “PLACA DE LA MERCÈ ’08” distinction, granted by the Department of Justice of the Generalitat of Catalonia (Departamento de Justicia de la Generalitat de Catalunya).
2008      Special Commendation given by the Canovelles Town Council to the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre for its help and collaboration with the ‘Driver Education Unit’ (Unidad de Educación Viaria) of the local police of Canovelles.
2007      “Reina Sofia Award” for Rehabilitation and Integration, granted by the ‘Royal Disability Trust’ (Real Patronato sobre Discapacidad).
2007      Gold Medal of the Spanish Red Cross, for the activities carried out by the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre in support of the most underprivileged individuals and groups
2007      ‘Esteve’ Prize for the project ‘New care model for chronic pain in a spinal cord injury community’ (“Nuevo modelo de atención al dolor crónico en una población de lesionados medulares”).
2006      “IMSERSO Infanta Cristina” Award, in the R&D&I Category for New Technology and Technical Assistance, in recognition of the work of investigation carried out at the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre.
2006      The ‘Civil Guard’ (Guardia Civil) Badge of Honour for Merit, awarded by the Barcelona City Council to the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre.
2006      Badalona City Award, in the social field, granted by the Badalona City Council.
2005      GIMM Award for rehabilitative medical assistance, awarded by the ‘Mataró and Maresme Invalids Group Foundation’ (Fundació Grup d’Invàlids de Mataró i Maresme).
2005      CERMI Award in the Best Regional Action Category, for the work carried out to integrate people with disabilities.
2004      ASPAYM Award for the work of healthcare and comprehensive rehabilitation in support of people with spinal cord injury.
2002      Spirit of Sport Award, given by the ‘Sports Federation Union of Catalonia’ (Unión de Federaciones Deportivas de Catalunya).
2001      ‘Josep Trueta’ Award for Medical Merit, which is granted by the Generalitat of Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya).
1998      ASPID Award, granted by the ‘Association of Paraplegics and Physically Disabled of Lleida’ (la Asociación de Parapléjicos y Discapacitados Físicos de Lleida).
1995      ‘Creu de Sant Jordi’ Prize awarded by the Generalitat of Catalonia.

Accreditations of the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre. Occupational Rehabilitation (Barcelona, Spain)

– International accreditation from the Joint Commission International, which certifies that the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre complies with international standards of quality healthcare and organizational management.
– Neurorehabilitation centre included in the National Health Service and accredited as a Reference Hospital by the ‘Health Department of the Generalitat of Catalonia’ (Departamento de Salud de la Generalitat de Catalunya).
– National Centre of Excellence for the treatment of complex spinal cord injury, by the ‘Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality’ (Ministerio de Sanidad, Servicios Sociales e Igualdad).
– University Institute affiliated with the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
– Teaching Centre of Excellence in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the ‘Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality’ (Ministerio de Sanidad, Servicios Sociales e Igualdad).
– ISO 14001 Certificate which certifies correct Environmental Management by the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre.
– EMAS Certificate (Community Regulation Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), which recognizes the organizations which have established an Environmental Management System and are committed to ongoing improvement.

Specialists at the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre (Barcelona, Spain)

Doctor Montserrat Bernabeu Guitart

Doctor Joan Vidal Samsó

Doctor Jesús Benito Penalva

All of the 32 specialists at the Guttmann Neurorehabilitation Centre (Barcelona, Spain) are highly qualified and specialized in specific fields of neurorehabilitation.

Meet all the neurorehabilitation specialists.

The Institut Guttmann is a WORLD REFERENCE CENTRE IN NEUROREHABILITATION AND OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION

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GUTTMANN NEUROREHABILITATION CENTRE:

OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION

Camí de Can Ruti, s/n, 08916 (Badalona, Spain)

GUTTMANN BRAIN HEALTH INSTITUTE:

Carrer Garcilaso 57, 08027 (Barcelona, Spain)