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  • Driving ability is frequently impacted by movement disorders.
  • Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most studied, with limited research on Huntington's disease (HD), dystonia, blepharospasm, and Tourette syndrome (TS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize findings on driving impairment across various movement disorders.
  • To assess the utility of clinical tools in identifying patients needing driving assessments.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed.
  • A Boolean search strategy identified articles on driving and movement disorders.

Main Results:

  • Sixty-six articles were selected, focusing on driving impairment in PD, cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, HD, and TS.
  • The review also incorporated studies on driving rehabilitation for movement disorder patients.

Conclusions:

  • Movement disorders, including PD and others, often impair driving due to motor, cognitive, and behavioral factors.
  • Specific screening tools can assist clinicians in determining the need for formal driving assessments.