DRIVING-COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
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SUMMARY
Issues to consider when allowing patients to drive:
1. Difficulty judging distances and where objects are
2. Difficulty understanding the road rules
3. Reduced memory or concentration
4. Difficulty solving problems
5. Slower reaction time
6. Increased fatigue or tiredness
7. Anxiety: becoming more easily stressed or overwhelmed while driving
8. Increased risk of seizures
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
