Abstract WP151: Increased Risky Driving in Acute Compared to Chronic Ischemic Stroke Drivers

Abstract only Introduction: Guidelines recommend that patients refrain from driving in the acute phase of stroke. Patients are permitted to resume driving if no significant motor, cognitive, or perceptual deficits are present. This study investigated the driving performance of patients with mild isc...

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Published in:Stroke (1970) 2016-02, Vol.47 (suppl_1)
Main Authors: Hird, Megan A, Vesely, Kristin A, Saposnik, Gustavo, Macdonald, R. Loch, Schweizer, Tom A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract only Introduction: Guidelines recommend that patients refrain from driving in the acute phase of stroke. Patients are permitted to resume driving if no significant motor, cognitive, or perceptual deficits are present. This study investigated the driving performance of patients with mild ischemic stroke in the acute and chronic stages of recovery. It was hypothesized that patients with acute stroke would commit more risky driving errors (e.g. collisions, lane deviations) and that patients with chronic stroke would perform comparably to healthy matched controls. Methods: Driving simulator technology (STISIM) was used to compare the driving performance of 11 patients with acute mild ischemic stroke (NIHSS
ISSN:0039-2499
1524-4628
DOI:10.1161/str.47.suppl_1.wp151