Citation

Romo L, Julien Sweerts S, Ordonneau P, Blot E, Gicquel L. Appl. Neuropsychol. Adult 2019; ePub(ePub): 1-6.

Affiliation

University Center of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Research Unit, Henri Laborit Hospital Center, Poitiers University , Poitiers , France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/23279095.2019.1640697

PMID

31311322

Abstract

Some 1.35 million people die and more than 50 million are injured or disabled from road accidents annually across the globe. Driving is a complex task with multiple complex cognitive functions, including perception, motor coordination, and executive function. Thus, driving can be a significant challenge for patients suffering from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder with cognitive symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity, and executive dysfunction. Undoubtedly, risk of car accidents is higher in people with ADHD. The aim of this article is to explore factors that could explain the occurrence of road accidents in patients with ADHD and to highlight prevention points. Indeed, reduction of risky driving is an important priority for public health.

Language: en

Keywords

ADHD; prevention; risk-taking; therapeutic management; traffic accidents; young drivers