Table 1.
Sample demographics
| Characteristic | NTSCD | TSCI |
|---|---|---|
| (n = 14) | (n = 27) | |
| Level of injury (n) | ||
| C1–C4 | 0 | 2 |
| C5–C8 | 4 | 12 |
| T1–T6 | 2 | 11 |
| T7–T12 | 6 | 2 |
| Lumbar or sacral | 2 | 0 |
| Age: mean; median (IQR) | ||
| Age at injury (years) | 53.2; 60.0 (36.0–69.5) | 29.6; 24.0 (18.0–39.0) |
| Age at survey (years) | 56.0; 66.6 (49.5–74.0) | 47.9; 49.0 (36.0–60.0) |
| Time injury to survey (months) | 96.1; 72.0 (48.0–111.0) | 204.0 (86.0–336.0) |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 7 (50%) | 5 (19%) |
| Male | 7 | 22 |
| Funding (n) | ||
| Compensation (traffic accident insurance/work insurance)a | 2 | 14 |
| National Disability Insurance Schemeb or disability services | 5 | 8 (52%) |
| Aged care fundingc | 5 (36%) | 1 |
| Other/not indicated | 2 | 4 |
aCompensation—recipients receive comprehensive cover for all medical, therapy, care and equipment needs
bNational Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a no-fault social insurance scheme that provides people with disabilities under the age of 65 years with individually funded support across the lifespan. Some limitations to services provided
cAged care funding—basic level of funding for people over the age of 65 years not eligible for compensation or NDIS. Basic care, therapy and equipment provided