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A patient journey map was constructed to visualize the pain points and gaps in the rehabilitation process.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study identified nine critical fracture points along the rehabilitation pathway, categorized into three core dimensions: (1) structural fractures (hospital-to-community transition), manifested by the lack of standardized referral processes, discontinuous rehabilitation information transfer, and disparities in access to professional resources; (2) functional fractures (community-to-home transition), manifested by unsystematic home rehabilitation guidance, lack of monitoring methods, and insufficient construction of family support systems; (3) systemic fractures (throughout the entire process), manifested by the absence of multidisciplinary collaboration, inconsistent evaluation standards, and lack of remote support. The formation of these fracture points stems from multiple factors, including uneven allocation of health system resources, inadequate collaboration mechanisms among medical institutions, and insufficient rehabilitation health literacy of patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Rehabilitation services for patients with chronic heart failure exhibit significant vulnerabilities in inter-institutional continuity. In response to the identified points of fragmentation, it is recommended to establish a standardized referral system, strengthen family empowerment support systems, and promote the development of intelligent rehabilitation management platforms. 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