Changes in Stroke Patient's Awareness through the Driving Simulation in Rainy Weather. (3rd July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choji, Yuki; Yoshino, Ryota; Yoshimura, Yuko
• Is Part Of: Physical & occupational therapy in geriatrics. Volume 39:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 282
• Page End: 294
• Publication Date: 2021-07-03
• Subjects: Situation awareness -- driving -- occupational therapy -- rain -- simulation; Physical therapy for older people -- Periodicals; Occupational therapy for older people -- Periodicals; Older people -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 615.820846
• DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2021.1871700
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0270-3181

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: This study was conducted to examine the situation awareness of stroke patients by means of the simulation and practice for driving in rain (SPDR). Methods: Twenty-one stroke patients underwent the SPDR. Then, semi-structured interviews were conducted before and after the SPDR. The data of the interviews were analyzed through qualitative analysis based on content analysis. Results: As a result of the qualitative analysis, it was found that many patients became aware of driving risks, of which they had not previously been aware, through the simulation; these were categorized as improved awareness and confusion. Conclusions: The findings from the qualitative approach indicate that the SPDR is a useful strategy for stroke patients to improve the awareness of driving risks.