Table 7.
Modifications to living accommodation made by German respondents1
| Reimbursement sources for home adaptations/aids | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Modification (n) |
Proportion |
Mandatory health insurance n(%) |
Private health insurance n(%) |
Out of pocket n(%) |
Not stated n(%) |
| Adapted bath/shower (10) |
63% |
6 (60) |
1 (10) |
0 |
3 (30) |
| Bathroom alterations (4) |
25% |
3 (75) |
0 |
0 |
1 (25) |
| Kitchen alterations (1) |
6% |
0 |
0 |
1 (100) |
0 |
| Adapted bed (4) |
25% |
3 (75) |
0 |
0 |
1 (25) |
| Electric wheelchair (3) |
19% |
3 (100) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Handles/rails (7) |
44% |
4 (57) |
0 |
1 (14) |
2 (29) |
| Lifter/Hoist (5) |
31% |
5 (100) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Ramp (4) |
25% |
3 (75) |
1 (25) |
0 |
0 |
| Speaking computer (1) |
6% |
1 (100) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Walking frame (1) |
6% |
1 (50) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Walking sticks (1) |
6% |
0 |
0 |
1 (100) |
0 |
| Wheel chair (3) |
19% |
2 (67) |
0 |
0 |
1(33) |
| Other* (7) | 44% | 1 (14) | 0 | 1 (14) | 5 (72) |
* Adaptation to house, folding chair, mattress, special seat, cars.
1Source Germany – PCIF.