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Driving after a stroke.

J Legh-Smith, D T Wade, R L Hewer

    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
    |April 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Many stroke survivors who previously drove do not resume driving, experiencing increased disability and depression. Further assessments may help some ex-drivers return to driving.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Gerontology

    Background:

    • Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability.
    • Driving cessation significantly impacts quality of life for stroke survivors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate driving resumption rates one year post-stroke.
    • To identify factors associated with driving cessation.
    • To explore the impact of driving cessation on social activities and mental health.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 438 stroke patients were interviewed one year post-stroke.
    • Driving status, functional abilities (arm, walking), cognitive function (IQ), social activities, and depression were assessed.
    • Comparison between drivers and ex-drivers was performed.

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    Main Results:

    • Of 144 pre-stroke drivers, 82 (58%) did not resume driving.
    • Ex-drivers were significantly more disabled than drivers.
    • Driving cessation correlated with reduced social activities and increased depression, even with alternative transport access.
    • 60% of ex-drivers were over 65 years old.

    Conclusions:

    • Driving cessation is common after stroke and associated with poorer outcomes.
    • Targeted support, such as mobility allowances for older ex-drivers, may be beneficial.
    • Further assessments are needed to determine eligibility for retraining or vehicle adaptations to facilitate driving re-engagement.