Predicting fitness-to-drive following stroke using the Occupational Therapy – Driver Off Road Assessment Battery

Abstract

The three cognitive subtests from the Occupational Therapy - Driver Off Road Assessment Battery and potentially one of the physical tests have good predictive validity for client fitness-to-drive. These tests can be used to screen client suitability for proceeding to an on-road test following stroke. Implications for Rehabilitation: Following stroke, drivers should be counseled (including consideration of local legislation) concerning return to driving. The Occupational Therapy - Driver Off Road Assessment Battery can be used in the clinic to screen people for suitability to undertake on road assessment. Scores on four of the Occupational Therapy - Driver Off Road Assessment Battery subtests are predictive of resumption of driving following stroke.

Cognitive prerequisites for fitness to drive: Norm values for the TMT, UFOV and NorSDSA tests

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Publicações científicas sobre direção veicular por pessoas idosas: revisão de escopo

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