M Garnier
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Dr. M. Garnier is a leading health services researcher whose work bridges rehabilitation science and health economics, with a particular focus on spinal cord injury (SCI) care. Her most impactful contribution is a pioneering budget impact analysis of robotic exoskeleton use for locomotor training following SCI, published in 2020 and cited 42 times. This study, conducted across four SCI Model Systems, provided the first rigorous estimates of the financial implications of integrating robotic exoskeleton over-ground training into existing therapy services. By quantifying the costs and resource utilization associated with this emerging technology, Garnier’s work has directly informed clinical decision-making and policy development for rehabilitation centers. Her research addresses a critical gap in the literature, moving beyond efficacy studies to evaluate real-world economic sustainability. Garnier’s findings have been instrumental in guiding healthcare administrators and insurers on the adoption of robotic exoskeletons, ensuring that innovation in locomotor training is both clinically effective and financially viable. Through her methodologically rigorous approach, she has established herself as a key voice in the translation of advanced rehabilitation technologies into standard care, making her work essential reading for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers in SCI rehabilitation.
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