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The Study of Perception and Necessity of Driver Rehabilitation in Patients with CNS Injury  

Lee, Byung-Joo (Department of Occupational Therapy, Pohang College)
Shin, Hwa-Kyung (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
Lee, Kwan-Sub (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
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The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy / v.25, no.5, 2013 , pp. 352-359 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: For patients with CNS injury who are restricted in the use of public transportation, car driving means more than simple movements and is essential for their independent lives, such as participation in society and returning to jobs. Therefore, in order to enhance the quality of life of disabled persons, their high perception and necessity of driving rehabilitation are required. The purpose of this study is to determine the perception and necessity of driver rehabilitation in patients with CNS injury. Methods: In order to survey the perception of patients with CNS injury and necessity of driving rehabilitation, questionnaires were distributed to patients with CNS injury. Questionnaires were composed of demographic characteristics, disability related characteristics, and driver's license related characteristics. Results: Our results showed that the number of driving participants with a driver's license for the disabled was significantly higher than that for non- driving participants with a previous general driver's license in the perception of driving rehabilitation. Conclusion: We suggest that driving rehabilitation for patients with CNS injury should be supported in terms of evaluation and treatment.
Keywords
CNS injury; Driving; Driver; Rehabilitation;
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