Cost-effectiveness analysis of robotic exoskeleton versus conventional physiotherapy for stroke rehabilitation in Singapore from a health system perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study conducted a comprehensive probabilistic cost-effectiveness analysis comparing robotic exoskeleton therapy to conventional physiotherapy for stroke rehabilitation in Singapore, focusing on three patient groups categorised by their Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) scores.

Design

A probabilistic cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted alongside a non-randomised controlled study. Costs and Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) for both interventions were calculated and compared over a 6 month period.

Setting

The study was carried out at Alexandra Hospital, Jurong Community Hospital and St Luke's Hospital in Singapore.

Participants

Individuals requiring inpatient gait rehabilitation from acute to subacute stages of stroke recovery, with FAC

SUBMITTER: Shankar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273162 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature