Predictors of direct medical cost for outpatient-based rehabilitation among stroke patients

Key Points

• Direct medical costs significantly influence rehabilitation access for stroke patients, shaping recovery outcomes.
• Key predictors of costs include the severity of stroke, duration of rehabilitation, and concurrent health conditions.
• Observational analysis highlights various factors impacting costs in outpatient rehabilitation settings for stroke patients.
• Understanding these predictors may enable targeted interventions to lower overall rehabilitation expenses and improve care.