From: Impact of Friedreich’s Ataxia on health-care resource utilization in the United Kingdom and Germany
Reimbursement sources for home adaptations / aids | |||||
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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) |