scholarly journals Fitness to drive after acquired brain injury: Results from patient cognitive screening and on‐road assessment compared to age‐adjusted norm values

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kersti Samuelsson ◽  
Anna Lundqvist ◽  
Helena Selander ◽  
Ewa Wressle
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Cognitive Screening ◽  
Fitness To Drive ◽  
Norm Values

Return-to-driving following acquired brain injury: A neuropsychological perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Robert Perna ◽  
Jyoti Pundlik ◽  
Ana Arenivas
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Cognitive Screening ◽  
Road Test ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Safe Driving ◽  
The Road

BACKGROUND: Return to driving after an acquired brain injury (ABI) has been positively associated with return to employment, maintenance of social relationships, and engagement in recreational and other community activities. Safe driving involves multiple cognitive abilities in a dynamic environment, and cognitive dysfunction resulting from ABI can negatively impact driving performance. OBJECTIVE: This manuscript examines the post-injury return-to-driving process, including performances on the in-office and on-road assessments, and the role of a rehabilitation neuropsychologist in helping patients resume driving. METHOD: In this study, 39 of 200 individuals (approximately 20%) treated at an outpatient neurorehabilitation facility, who performed satisfactorily on a pre-driving cognitive screening, completed a behind-the-wheel driving test. RESULTS: Of the 200 individuals, 34 (87%) passed the road test. Among the remaining five individuals who did not pass the road test, primary reasons for their failure included inability to follow or retain examiner directions primarily about lane position, speed, and vehicle control. The errors were attributable to cognitive difficulties with information processing, memory, attention regulation, and dual tasking. CONCLUSION The rehabilitation neuropsychologist contributed to the process by assessing cognition, facilitating self-awareness and error minimization, providing education about driving regulations and safety standards, and preparing for the road test and its outcomes.

Training-the-Trainer on Assistive Technology for Cognition (ATC): Current Practices

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie Ehlhardt Powell ◽  
Tracey Wallace ◽  
Michelle ranae Wild
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Train The Trainer ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Remote Locations ◽  
Training Package ◽  
And Training

Research shows that if clinicians are to deliver effective, evidence-based assistive technology for cognition (ATC) services to clients with acquired brain injury (ABI), they first need opportunities to gain knowledge and experience with ATC assessment and training practices (O'Neil-Pirozzi, Kendrick, Goldstein, & Glenn, 2004). This article describes three examples of train the trainer materials and programs to address this need: (a) a toolkit for trainers to learn more about assessing and training ATC; (b) a comprehensive, trans-disciplinary program for training staff to provide ATC services in a metropolitan area; and (c) an overview of an on-site/online training package for rehabilitation professionals working with individuals with ABI in remote locations.

Psychometric properties of measures of motivation and engagement after acquired brain injury.

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Kusec ◽  
Carol DeMatteo ◽  
Diana Velikonja ◽  
Jocelyn E. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Motivation And Engagement

Initial validation of personal self-advocacy measures for individuals with acquired brain injury.

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 308-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lenore Hawley ◽  
Donald Gerber ◽  
Christopher Pretz ◽  
Clare Morey ◽  
Gale Whiteneck
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Self Advocacy ◽  
Initial Validation

Acquired Brain Injury Quality of Life Scale

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Fernández ◽  
Laura E. Gómez ◽  
Víctor B. Arias ◽  
Virginia Aguayo ◽  
Antonio M. Amor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Partners of patients with acquired brain injury

10.33540/381 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Vincent Cornelis Maria Cox
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury
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