Driving and visual deficits in stroke patients.
Arq Neuropsiquiatr
; 76(2): 85-88, 2018 Feb.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29489961
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the present study was to conduct an exploratory assessment of visual impairment following stroke, and to discuss the possibilities of reintroducing patients to the activity of driving.METHODS:
The Useful Field of View test was used to assess visual processing and visual attention.RESULTS:
A total of 18 patients were included in the study, and were assigned to either the drive group (n = 9) or the intention group (n = 9). In the drive group, one patient was categorized as moderate-to-high risk; whereas, in the intention group, one patient was categorized as low-to-moderate risk. Additionally, two patients in the intention group were categorized as high risk. The patients did not perceive their visual deficits as a limitation.CONCLUSION:
Visual attention is an interference factor in terms of the safe performance of driving after a stroke. All patients showed a high level of interest for the independence provided through being able to drive.
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Atenção
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Condução de Veículo
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Transtornos da Visão
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arq Neuropsiquiatr
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil