Table 6.
Tier 5: Factors associated with use of standard (Group 1 and 2) versus customized (Group 3 and 4) power wheelchairs.
| Standard power wheelchair (n = 266) | Customized power wheelchair (n = 165) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 70.5 ± 8.6 | 67.8 ± 7 | <.001* |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 107 (40%) | 100 (61%) | <.001* |
| Female | 159 (60%) | 65 (39%) | |
| Medical diagnosis | |||
| Neurological conditions | 90 (34%) | 85 (52%) | <.001* |
| Orthopedic conditions | 79(30%) | 18 (11%) | |
| Spinal cord conditions | 46 (17%) | 49 (30%) | |
| CVP conditions | 35 (13%) | 2 (1%) | |
| Other | 16 (6%) | 11 (7%) | |
| Living settings | |||
| Home | 237 (89%) | 144(87%) | .56 |
| Other | 29 (11%) | 21 (13%) |
*indicates a statistically significant difference or association.