@article{ref1,
title="Driving assessment tools used by driver rehabilitation specialists: Survey of use and implications for practice",
journal="American journal of occupational therapy",
year="2013",
author="Dickerson, Anne E.",
volume="67",
number="5",
pages="564-573",
abstract="OBJECTIVE. This article describes the use of assessment tools by North American driver rehabilitation specialists (DRSs). PARTICIPANTS. Participants were 227 self-identified DRSs from the combined databases of two national associations. MEASURES. Information was solicited through a self-administered survey about the driving evaluation process, assessment tools, and process for making fitness-to-drive recommendations. RESULTS. More than 80% of the DRSs reported testing visual acuity, range of motion, muscle strength, and fine motor coordination. The most consistently used cognitive-perceptual tests were the Trail Making Tests, Motor-Free Visual Perception Test-Revised, and short cognitive screening tests. A client's behind-the-wheel performance was the main factor in making a fitness-to-drive recommendation. Few specialists are using computer-based tests or interactive driving simulators. CONCLUSION. Although use of the Useful Field of View(®) has increased, there continues to be no consistency in cognitive assessments or guidelines for behind-the-wheel assessment. Implications for practice are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0272-9490",
doi="10.5014/ajot.2013.007823",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2013.007823"
}