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Table 7 Modifications to living accommodation made by German respondents 1

From: Impact of Friedreich’s Ataxia on health-care resource utilization in the United Kingdom and Germany

  

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)

  1. * Adaptation to house, folding chair, mattress, special seat, cars.
  2. 1Source Germany – PCIF.