Abstract Book of the 9th International Conference on Research in Business, Management and Finance
Year: 2025
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Cost-effective Patient-centered Robotic Neurological Rehabilitation
David Mihai Lupu, Silvia Pohrib, Adrian Pîslă
ABSTRACT:
Neurological disorders affect over one billion people worldwide and account for 6.3% of the global disease burden, with prevalence projected to rise by 12% by 2030. Despite this growing challenge, many healthcare systems face chronic understaffing due to resource constraints, leading to delayed therapy and limited recovery outcomes. This imbalance increases hospital costs, extends recovery times for chronic patients, and highlights the need for scalable innovations. Robotic-assisted rehabilitation represents an emerging solution with demonstrated potential to expand therapy capacity and support patient-centered care. Projects such as the EU-funded ASKLEPSIOS project, supported by the NextGenerationEU framework, have developed assistive robotic technologies that enable patients to perform independently, improving motor function with reduced supervision. From a business and management perspective, the scalability of robotic rehabilitation depends on healthcare system organization, reimbursement models, and long-term strategic integration. While initial investments may be high, these technologies offer scalable and economically sustainable solutions when supported by coordinated policy and funding. This paper illustrates how robotic rehabilitation can enhance patient autonomy, reduce systemic costs, and improve care delivery. It further emphasizes the role of strategic leadership, policy alignment, and innovation management in enabling sustainable adoption across healthcare systems.
Keywords: Assistive Robotics; Healthcare Innovation; Patient Autonomy; Rehabilitation Strategy; Value-Based Care