Citation

Unsworth CA, Pallant JF, Russell KJ, Germano C, Odell M. Am. J. Occup. Ther. 2010; 64(2): 306-315.

Affiliation

School of Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria 3086, Australia. c.unsworth@latrobe.edu.au

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, American Occupational Therapy Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20437918

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The number of functionally impaired drivers being assessed is increasing the urgency to develop a standardized off-road driver assessment battery. We examined the validity of the Road Law and Road Craft Test (RLRCT) and a version of the Melbourne Slide Test to determine whether they should be included in the Occupational Therapy Driver Off-Road Assessment (OT-DORA) battery, which is under development. METHOD: We conducted a file audit of 118 data sets with individual item scores for the RLRCT and Melbourne Slide Test. RESULTS: The RLRCT test with one item removed provides clinicians with a valid indication of clients' off-road driving skills. The Melbourne Slide Test added no new information over that provided by the RLRCT and can be excluded from the battery. CONCLUSION: The revised 14-item RLRCT should be included in the OT-DORA battery. Further research is required to develop the OT-DORA battery as a valid and reliable measure of off-road driver skill.

Language: en