In November, Xiamen is lush with verdant trees,

In November, on Egret Island, a hundred flowers bloom in full splendor.

In this picturesque, pleasantly climateed “Garden by the Sea,” a grand academic event for the national non‑public medical rehabilitation sector came to a close at the Xiamen International Conference Center Hotel by the seaside.

The 2025 CNMIA Rehabilitation Conference, along with the Symposium on Recent Advances in Rehabilitation and the Xiamen Municipal Society of Rehabilitation Medicine’s Annual Academic Meeting, is themed “Innovation-Driven: Co‑Building a New Ecosystem for High‑Quality Development in Rehabilitation Medicine.” With the goals of enhancing clinical skills, strengthening hospital branding, boosting patient trust, and expanding academic influence, the event features one plenary forum, 15 parallel sub‑forums, five thematic workshops, and four case‑presentation competitions. The conference brings together rehabilitation medicine leaders from across the country to jointly chart a new chapter in the field’s development.

Main Venue: Focusing on the Cutting Edge, Discussing a New Rehabilitation Ecosystem Together

At the main session on the morning of November 15, renowned experts from both China and abroad engaged in in-depth presentations and discussions on cutting-edge topics, including cancer rehabilitation, nutritional management in critical care rehabilitation, hospital informationization strategies in the era of digital and intelligent transformation, a report on Asia’s first TMR‑based prosthetic limb for high‑level amputation, advances in rehabilitation therapy for chronic kidney disease, and a new value paradigm that harmonizes technology with humanistic principles.

Critical Care Rehabilitation Sub-Forum: Empowering with Intelligence, Reshaping Functionality

Group photo of experts

At this conference, Nanjing Zijin Hospital hosted a sub‑forum on critical care rehabilitation, bringing together numerous experts in the field. The forum was co‑chaired by Wang Yifang, Vice President of Nanjing Zijin Hospital, and Xiao Feng, Assistant to the President.

Ge Jiangping, President of Nanjing Zijin Hospital, delivered a keynote address at the forum, stating that critical care rehabilitation serves as a vital bridge between life-saving interventions and functional restoration, and its level of development directly impacts patients’ long-term outcomes and their dignity. Against this backdrop, the organization of a sub‑forum on critical care rehabilitation aims to establish a high‑level platform for academic exchange, focusing on innovative concepts and cutting-edge technologies in the field, thereby advancing the discipline’s further development and translating research into clinical practice.

Speech by Dean Ge Jiangping

She hopes that, through in-depth discussions and the exchange of ideas among experts, the standardized protocols for critical care rehabilitation can be further refined, proven‑effective new technologies and approaches can be widely disseminated, and multidisciplinary collaboration can be optimized—ultimately advancing China’s critical care rehabilitation field to a new level and enabling more critically ill patients to achieve functional recovery.

“Current Status and Reflections on pDOC Rehabilitation Based on Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment”

Professor Feng Zhen of the Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital of Nanchang University began with a compelling presentation titled “Current Status and Reflections on pDOC Rehabilitation Based on Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment,” which thoroughly examined the assessment and rehabilitation challenges faced by patients with persistent disorders of consciousness (pDOC). Drawing on clinical experience, she proposed constructive diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, offering valuable guidance for clinical decision-making in this complex field.

“Advances in the Application of Brain–Computer Interface Technology in Neurorehabilitation”

Professor Bai Yulong of Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, presented “Advances in the Application of Brain–Computer Interface Technology in Neurorehabilitation,” bringing attendees to the cutting edge of technology‑driven rehabilitation. He provided a detailed overview of how brain–computer interface technology decodes neural signals to facilitate motor function restoration, opening new avenues for functional recovery in patients with severe neurological injuries. While expressing strong optimism about the future of brain–computer interfaces, he also discussed the challenges that lie ahead.

“Applications of Neuromodulation in Critical Care Rehabilitation”

Professor Wan Chunxiao of the General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University focused on “The Application of Neuromodulation in Critical Care Rehabilitation,” systematically expounding the principles, indications, and clinical outcomes of various neuromodulatory techniques in promoting arousal and improving motor function in critically ill patients, thereby highlighting the substantial potential of neuromodulation as a key therapeutic intervention.

As the host of the Critical Care Rehabilitation Sub‑Forum, the expert team from Nanjing Zijin Hospital also presented a wealth of clinical research findings. Director Liu Yafeng delivered a clear and insightful presentation on “Timing of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Critically Ill Patients: Clinical Insights and Case Sharing,” using detailed case studies to demonstrate how to accurately identify the therapeutic window and maximize the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. His invaluable experience garnered keen interest from the attendees.

Director Wang Guoxing presented a report titled “The Effects of External Counterpulsation on Intracranial Perfusion and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Brain Injury,” elucidating the mechanisms and efficacy by which this technique enhances cerebral blood flow perfusion, thereby promoting functional recovery, and offering a novel non-invasive therapeutic option for brain injury rehabilitation.

Director Gao Hongliang took an innovative approach, presenting “Traditional Chinese Medicine Wisdom in Critical Care Rehabilitation,” which integrates classical TCM theory with contemporary critical care rehabilitation practices, highlighting the unique advantages of TCM in regulating the body and facilitating recovery.

Director Gao Jirong focused on “The Value of Event-Related Potentials in the Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Severe Disorders of Consciousness,” emphasizing the technique’s precise utility in objectively evaluating levels of consciousness, predicting prognosis, and guiding therapeutic interventions.

“The Importance of the Upright Posture in Respiratory Rehabilitation”

Finally, Professor Bi Sheng, Chairman of the Rehabilitation Medicine Professional Committee of the China Association of Private Medical Institutions, delivered the closing address. Titled “The Importance of the Human Upright Posture in Respiratory Rehabilitation,” he offered a fundamental yet critical perspective, elucidating the profound impact of early postural management on maintaining and restoring respiratory function in critically ill patients, and underscored the pragmatic principle that rehabilitation begins early and hinges on meticulous attention to detail.

The entire parallel session unfolded in a carefully structured progression, moving from foundational assessments to cutting-edge technologies, and from modern therapies to traditional wisdom—blending theory with practice to deliver a high‑caliber academic feast for attendees. The venue was packed, with lively discussions that vividly underscored Nanjing Zijin Hospital’s deep expertise and practical strengths in the field of critical care rehabilitation.

Case Competition: Achieving Outstanding Results

In the finals of the 2025 “Hope Cup” Rehabilitation Case Competition, Nanjing Zijin Hospital fielded five teams: from the Jiangning Campus—Wang Qing, Qin Ya, and Yuan Li; Sun Min, Chu Jun, and Zhang Nan; Yan Maoyan, Wang Ying, and Liu Lei—and from the Qinhuai Campus—Du Wenjuan, Zhang Heting, and Sun Yue; Jiang Shan, Su Peng, and Liu Sulan.

The competing cases spanned multiple areas, including neurological rehabilitation and critical care rehabilitation. With their superb clinical skills, meticulous case analyses, and vivid on‑site presentations, the contestants earned unanimous praise and enthusiastic applause from the expert judges. In the end, the Qinhuai Campus teams—Du Wenjuan, Zhang Heting, and Sun Yue, as well as Jiang Shan, Su Peng, and Liu Sulan—won second prize, while the other three teams were awarded third prize.

Carrying forward the past and ushering in the future: See you in Jinling next year.

During the conference, the Rehabilitation Medicine Committee of the China Association of Private Medical Institutions convened its fourth plenary session of the third term. The committee members gathered to review the achievements of the past year, report on the proceedings of this conference, and outline future directions while finalizing arrangements for hosting the next CNMIA Rehabilitation Conference.

Following deliberation, it has been decided that Nanjing Zijin Hospital will host the 2026 CNMIA Rehabilitation Congress. From “Flowers Blooming on Egret Island” to “Phoenix Singing over Jinling,” this not only represents the profession’s high regard for Nanjing Zijin Hospital but also heralds a new phase of vigorous growth for the field of rehabilitation medicine. Nanjing Zijin Hospital will join forces with rehabilitation professionals nationwide to continue advancing innovation and high‑quality development in the discipline.

2025 “Flowers Bloom on Egret Island”

2026 “Phoenix Soars over Jinling”

We look forward to gathering again in Nanjing next year and writing a new chapter in rehabilitation together!