Conference Proceeding

An Evaluation of Driving Ability in a Simulator: A Good Predictor of Driving Ability After Stroke?

Authors: Ann-Helen Patomella (Karolinska Institutet, Sweden) , Anders Kottorp (Karolinska Institutet, Sweden)

Abstract

The aim of this pilot-study was to evaluate the predictive quality of adriving evaluation in a simulator for people with stroke. Twenty-seven participantswith stroke completed a driving evaluation in a technically advanced drivingsimulator. The participants also completed an on-road driving evaluation with a passor fail outcome. Measures generated from the assessment tool, P-Drive, werecompared to the on-road driving evaluation, in order to determine a definitive cut-offscore. The definitive cut-off score of P-Drive was determined to 1,5 logits, howeverthis score did not show satisfactory sensitivity. Instead of a definitive cut-off score, acut-off zone of 1,4 to 1,7 logits was recommended. Six drivers within the cut-offzone were recommended for further evaluation of their driving ability.

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How to Cite: Patomella, A. & Kottorp, A. (2005) “An Evaluation of Driving Ability in a Simulator: A Good Predictor of Driving Ability After Stroke?”, Driving Assessment Conference. 3(2005). doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/drivingassessment.1149