Table 3.
Characteristics | Parameter | WSTP Group (n = 19) | Control Group (n = 20) | ||
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n | % | n | % | ||
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Manufacturer | Quickie | 5 | 26 | 7 | 35 |
Invacare | 9 | 47 | 10 | 50 | |
Orthofab | 5 | 26 | 1 | 5 | |
Everest & | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | |
Jennings | |||||
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Owner | Institution | 10 | 53 | 13 | 65 |
Province | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
User | 8 | 42 | 6 | 30 | |
Other | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
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Frame | Folding | 12 | 63 | 8 | 40 |
Rigid | 7 | 37 | 12 | 60 | |
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Seat type | Sling | 17 | 94 | 19 | 100 |
Rigid | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
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Seat height | Adult | 12 | 75 | 15 | 79 |
Hemi | 4 | 25 | 4 | 21 | |
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Seat belt | Yes | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
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Cushion | Yes | 19 | 100 | 20 | 100 |
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Backrest | Sling | 16 | 89 | 18 | 90 |
Rigid | 2 | 11 | 2 | 10 | |
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Backrest height | Low | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
Scapula | 15 | 88 | 18 | 90 | |
Shoulder top | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | |
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Adjustable axles | Yes | 16 | 94 | 15 | 88 |
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Tires | Pneumatic | 18 | 100 | 17 | 85 |
Solid | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | |
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Brakes | Scissor | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
Toggle | 17 | 94 | 18 | 95 | |
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Brake extensions | Yes | 10 | 53 | 7 | 37 |
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Rear anti-tip devices | Yes | 18 | 95 | 17 | 85 |
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Footrests | One | 4 | 22 | 4 | 21 |
Two | 11 | 61 | 9 | 47 | |
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Removable armrests | Yes | 11 | 58 | 9 | 45 |
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Backpack | Yes | 3 | 16 | 2 | 10 |