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The use of neuropsychological tests to predict driving performance in older adults

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between scores on specific neuropsychological tests and on-road driving performance in older drivers. A cross-sectional study with car drivers aged 65 years or older was carried out during six months. Based on a medical examination, these participants were referred from their physician or a health authority. The research protocol included a multimodal assessment composed of a clinical and driving history, a visual examination, a computerized and paper-pencil battery of neuropsychological tests, and a standardized on-road driving test. To analyze the validity of the neuropsychological results, the participants made an on-road driving test supervised by an experienced driver examiner blind to the cognitive test results. The results of this study will clarify a preliminary predictive model of driving whereby specific cognitive measures can be used in clinical practice to predict an older driver's performance and safety errors. Since there are no known papers with systematic empirical studies held in Portugal in the field of neuropsychological assessment of older drivers, this research represents a first step to a more rigorous psychological examination of drivers in this age group.

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  • English

Media Info

  • Pagination: 5p (posters)
  • Serial:
    • Issue Number: 483

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01382631
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: ARRB
  • Files: ATRI
  • Created Date: Aug 22 2012 1:25PM