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ArticleThe journal of spinal cord medicine2016

Age-related variation in mobility independence among wheelchair users with spinal cord injury: A cross-sectional study.

Timo Hinrichs, Veronika Lay, Ursina Arnet, Inge Eriks-Hoogland, Hans Georg Koch, Taina Rantanen, Jan D Reinhardt, Martin W G Brinkhof, SwiSCI study group

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Timo Hinrichsa Swiss Paraplegic Research , Nottwil , Switzerland.
Veronika Laya Swiss Paraplegic Research , Nottwil , Switzerland.
Ursina Arneta Swiss Paraplegic Research , Nottwil , Switzerland.
Inge Eriks-Hooglanda Swiss Paraplegic Research , Nottwil , Switzerland.
Hans Georg Kochd Swiss Paraplegics Association , Nottwil , Switzerland.
Taina Rantanene Gerontology Research Center and Department of Health Sciences , University of Jyväskylä , Jyväskylä , Finland.
Jan D Reinhardta Swiss Paraplegic Research , Nottwil , Switzerland.
Martin W G Brinkhofa Swiss Paraplegic Research , Nottwil , Switzerland.
SwiSCI study group

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Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate age-related variation in mobility independence among community-living wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI).

designCommunity Survey (2011-2013) as part of the Swiss Spinal Cord Injury Cohort Study.

settingCommunity.

participantsIndividuals aged 16 years or older with traumatic or non-traumatic SCI permanently residing in Switzerland and using a wheelchair for moving around moderate distances (10-100 m).

interventionsNot applicable. OUTCOME MEASURES: Mobility-related items of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure-Self Report were matched to the three principal domains "changing basic body position," "transferring oneself" and "moving around." Binary outcomes ("independence" vs. "no independence") were created for every domain and analyzed using multivariable logistic regression (adjusted for sex, socioeconomic factors, SCI characteristics, and health conditions).

resultsRegression analyses (N = 949; 27% women; median age 51, interquartile range 41-61) showed a decline in the odds of independence (odds ratio; 95% confidence interval) with increasing age for "changing basic body position" (age 16-30 (reference), 31-45 (0.99; 0.53-1.83), 46-60 (0.64; 0.33-1.21), 61-75 (0.45; 0.22-0.92), 76+ (0.18; 0.07-0.44); P < 0.001), "transferring oneself" (age 16-30 (reference), 31-45 (0.77; 0.37-1.61), 46-60 (0.39; 0.18-0.84), 61+ (0.05; 0.02-0.14); P < 0.001), and "moving around" (age 16-30 (reference), 31-45 (0.79; 0.42-1.48), 46-60 (0.49; 0.26-0.94), 61-75 (0.49; 0.24-1.01), 75+ (0.11; 0.04-0.30); P < 0.001).

conclusionsMobility independence was negatively associated with age in wheelchair users with SCI. Future longitudinal analyses are required to gain further insights into the causal factors for the age-related decline.

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Independent LivingLocomotionWheelchairsAdolescentAdultAgedAge FactorsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMoving and Lifting PatientsPersons with DisabilitiesSpinal Cord InjuriesDisabled personsMovementMoving and lifting patientsSpinal cord injuriesWheelchairs

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