A new approach to the assessment of cognition in drivers: Applying the multiple errands test for use in a simple parking exercise. (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lanceley, Sarah
• Other Names: Harries Priscilla guest-editor.; Unsworth Carolyn guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: British journal of occupational therapy. Volume 78:Number 2(2015:Feb.)
• Page Start: 96
• Page End: 99
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: Driving assessment -- cognitive assessment; Occupational therapy -- Periodicals; 615.8515
• DOI: 10.1177/0308022614562398
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0308-0226

Abstract

Statement of context: The assessment of fitness to drive can often involve cognitive screening carried out by an occupational therapist. In the field of driving assessment there is a challenge to select and administer suitable office-based cognitive tests, in conjunction with an on-road assessment, which can be used to provide supporting evidence of a client's fitness to drive.Critical reflection on practice: This practice analysis aims to reflect on the inherent problems of office-based testing.Implications for practice: The author describes the development of a cognitive test based on the Multiple Errands Test - Hospital Version, which can be used while driving in a real-life situation.