RE-TREAD: Improvement of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation methods in special hospitals of the cross-border area
Special Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases Novi Sad, together with partners from Croatia and Serbia, has launched an innovative healthcare project co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme Croatia-Serbia 2021-2027. This €1.44 million initiative brings together three specialized hospitals and a development agency to modernize rehabilitation services and introduce family-based healthcare approaches in the cross-border region of West-Bačka, South-Bačka and Požega-Slavonia.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
- Project title: Improvement of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation methods in special hospitals of the cross-border area
- Project acronym: RE-TREAD
- Project ID: HR-RS00005
- Total project budget: 1.441.070,17 EUR
- EU funding amount (IPA III CBC): 1.224.909,63 EUR
- Project duration: 30 months (15/9/2024 – 14/3/2027)
- Lead Partner: Special hospital for rheumatic diseases Novi Sad
- Project Partner 2: Toplice Lipik – Special hospital for medical rehabilitation
- Project Partner 3: Special Hospital for Rehabilitation “JUNAKOVIĆ” Apatin
- Project Partner 4: PANORA – Development Agency of Požega Slavonia County
Key Innovations
The project will deliver three major improvements:
- Advanced Medical Equipment: Special hospitals in Novi Sad and Lipik will receive state-of-the-art robotic rehabilitation systems, while the hospital in Apatin will upgrade its hydrotherapy facilities
- Professional Development: Healthcare professionals will receive specialized training in innovative rehabilitation methods (DNS and Schroth), enhancing treatment quality for patients.
- Community-Based Care: A new educational-consultation center will be established, featuring mobile medical teams to support patients at home. A dedicated web portal will provide tailored rehabilitation programs and guidance for patients and their families
Benefits for Citizens
This project directly addresses the growing healthcare needs of aging population, particularly in the cross-border regions where over 22% of residents are elderly. Patients will gain access to modern rehabilitation equipment, expertly trained medical staff and personalized care programs that can be continued at home.
The initiative represents a significant step forward in healthcare modernization, combining traditional therapeutic approaches with innovative technologies to improve the quality of life for elderly and disabled persons in the cross-border region.
