Cost‑effectiveness analysis of overground robotic training versus conventional locomotor training in people with spinal cord injury

This study looks at whether using overground robotic training is a cost-effective way to help people with spinal cord injuries walk again, compared to traditional methods. The study found that for people with complete spinal cord injuries, overground robotic training might be more cost-effective. But for those with incomplete injuries, conventional training seems to be better value for money. These findings can help doctors and hospitals make decisions about which type of training to offer based on the patient's specific injury and how much society is willing to pay for improvements in their quality of life.

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  Conventional training was more cost-effective than overground robotic training for people with incomplete SCI.
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  Overground robotic training was more cost-effective than conventional training for people with complete SCI.
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  The incremental cost utility ratio for overground robotic training for people with complete spinal cord injury was $12,353/QALY.