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Shifting up a Gear: Considerations on Assessment and Rehabilitation of Driving in People with Neurological Conditions. An Extended Editorial.

Authors :
Devos, Hannes
Akinwuntan, Abiodun E.
Gélinas, Isabelle
George, Stacey
Nieuwboer, Alice
Verheyden, Geert
Source :
Physiotherapy Research International; Sep2012, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p125-131, 7p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents an overview of the various rehabilitation concepts used to re-train driving skills in people with neurological conditions, including stroke, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. It discusses the difficulties encountered during attempts to implement the concepts in rehabilitation or driving assessment centers. The article provides recommendations to streamline the license re-certification procedures.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13582267
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Physiotherapy Research International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
79781102
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/pri.1535