Budget impact analysis of robotic exoskeleton use for locomotor training following spinal cord injury in four SCI Model Systems.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:We know little about the budget impact of integrating robotic exoskeleton over-ground training into therapy services for locomotor training. The purpose of this study was to estimate the budget impact of adding robotic exoskeleton over-ground training to existing locomotor training strategies in the rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injury. METHODS:A Budget Impact Analysis (BIA) was conducted using data provided by four Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems rehabilitation hospitals. Hospitals provided estimates of therapy utilization and costs about people with spinal cord injury who participated in locomotor training in the calendar year 2017. Interventions were standard of care walking training including body-weight supported treadmill training, overground training, s

SUBMITTER: Pinto D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6954546 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature