Table 1.
Demographic data for individuals with and without dysphagia based on bedside evaluation
| Demographics | Dysphagia | χ2/t | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||
| Age mean (±SD) | 48 (19) | 39 (17) | t(74) = −2.1 | .04 |
| Time from injury, days | 22 (15) | 30 (43) | t(71.5) = 1.2 | .22 |
| Length of stay, days | 48 (20) | 39 (18) | t(74) = −1.8 | .08 |
| High tetraplegiaa, Y (N) | 19 (4) | 37 (16) | χ2(1) = 1.4 | .24 |
| Complete (Incomplete) SCI | 8 (15) | 25 (28) | χ2(1) = 1.0 | .32 |
| Gender, M (F) | 21(2) | 42 (11) | ** | .32 |
| Race | ** | .89 | ||
| African America | 1 | 2 | ||
| Asian | 3 | 5 | ||
| Caucasian | 12 | 25 | ||
| Hispanic | 4 | 9 | ||
| Other/Unknown | 3 | 12 | ||
Note: Double asterisks represent comparisons using Fisher's exact test.
aHigh tetraplegia was defined as an injury at or above C4.