Table 6 Variables associated with QUEST total score for satisfaction with assistive device and service

Model: Satisfaction with assistive device^a

Constant/Intercept

2.92

2.61 to 3.23

Pain

[Seldom Never (1); Always Often (0)]

.37

.20 to .54

<.001

General condition of device

[In use good condition (1); Broken, cannot be used (0)]

[In use but needs repair (1); Broken, cannot be used (0)]

.54

.15

.24 to .84

-.14 to .45

<.001

.308

Ability to walk on uneven ground/roads

[Yes, without difficulty (1); Yes, with difficulty and No, not at all (0)]

.35

.18 to .52

<.001

Ability to walk on stairs

[Yes, without any difficulty (1); Yes, with difficulty and No, not at all (0)]

.23

.03 to .42

.023

Ability to get in and out of a car

[Yes, without difficulties (1); Yes, with difficulty and No, not at all (0)]

.20

.01 to .39

.038

Model: Satisfaction with service^b

Constant/Intercept

3.33

2.92 to 3.74

Country

[Malawi (1); Sierra Leone (0)]

.63

.38 to .88

<.001

General condition of device

[In use good condition (1); Never used and Broken, cannot be used (0)]

[In use but needs repair (1); Never used and Broken, cannot be used (0)]

.86

.35

.46 to 1.26

-.04 to .74

<.001

.077

Ability to walk on uneven ground/roads

[Yes, without difficulty (1); Yes, with difficulty and No, not at all (0)]

.56

.36 to .79

<.001

Ability to pay for costs associated with receiving the service appliances, accommodation and travel

[Yes (1); No (0)]

.40

.17 to .64

.001

Ability to walk on stairs

[Yes, without any difficulty (1); Yes, with difficulty and No, not at all (0)]

.34

.11 to .37

.004