Eval Tool

Driving Readiness Self Assessment and Considerations

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Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

ADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryDementiaSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVision

References:

  • Coleman, R.D., Rapport, L.J., Ergh, T.C., Hanks, R.A., Ricker, J.H., & Millis, S.R. (2002). Predictors of driving outcome after traumatic brain injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 83(10), 1415-1422.
  • Novack, T.A., Zhang, Y., Kennedy, R., Rapport, L.J., Watanabe, T.K., Monden, K.R., Dreer, L.E., Bergquist, T., Bombardier, C., Brunner, R., Goldin, Y., Marwitz, J., & Niemeier, J.P. (2021). Return to driving after moderate-severe traumatic brain injury: A traumatic brain injury model system study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102: 1568-1575.
Use the following self-rating questions related to barriers to return to driving to assess self-awareness of limitations and guide discussion about aids, devices, and/or strategies that can assist with working toward the goal of operating a vehicle again.
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