Table 3 Outcomes and the measurement of impact on stakeholders.
From: The socio-economic impact of robotic prosthetics: the Hannes hand case study
Stakeholder | Outcome | Indicator | Quantity | Valuation approach and source | Monetary valuation | Deadweight | Impact calculation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patients | Restore over 80% of functionality of a real hand | Synthetic Index IoF (SHAP) | 5 | Prudential estimate of the compensation paid by INAIL to the worker for the loss ofpsychophysical integrity following a workplace accident Source: INAIL | 34,238.44 | 0% | 171,192.20 |
Possibility of performing ADLs and improved functional independence | All indicators selected using Cronbach’s alpha | 8 | Estimated annual cost of a caregiver (based on the minimum hourly wage in Italy) Source: ISTAT | 10,800.00 | 50% | 43,200.00 | |
Job reintegration | All indicators selected using Cronbach’s alpha | 10 | Monthly allowance for disabled persons who are recognized as having a partial reduction in their capacity to work and whose annual income is below the thresholds provided for by law Source: INPS | 4081.61 | 90% | 4081.61 | |
Social reintegration and reduction of social isolation | All indicators selected using Cronbach’s alpha | 8 | Annual membership fee for team sports Source: ISTAT | 683.71 | 38% | 3418.55 | |
Embodiment | Indicator ADHOC_15 | 8 | Prosthesis abandonment rate for expenditure incurred by INAIL for its replacement Source: IIT | 3309.16 | 88% | 3309.16 | |
Increased self-esteem | All indicators selected using Cronbach’s alpha | 10 | Avg cost of improving confidence and self-esteem (10 counseling meetings) Source: Tariffario nazionale psicologi e psicoterapeuti | 750.00 | 50% | 3750.00 | |
Caregivers | Reducing caregiver burden | All indicators selected using Cronbach’s alpha | 8 | Estimated annual cost of a caregiver (based on the avg hourly wage in Italy) Source: ISTAT | 4176.00 | 0% | 33,408.00 |
Orthopedists, orthopedic workshops, healthcare system, INAIL | Offer with higher quality standards | All indicators selected using Cronbach’s alpha | 8 | Saving costs resulting from the pricing difference of similar offerings (Michelangelo) Source: IIT | 28,500.00 | 50% | 114,000.00 |
Greater attractiveness and/or increased reputation | No. of appearances in press | 536 | Cost of an article published in national newspapers and periodicals with a circulation of up to 250,000 copies Source: Tariffario ordine dei giornalisti | 159.00 | 0% | 85,224.00 | |
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Total present value | 461,583.52 | ||
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Social return | 3.11 | ||
