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Cognitive impairment and driving: a review of the literature / Comprometimento cognitivo e direção veicular: uma revisão da literatura
Apolinario, Daniel; Magaldi, Regina Miksian; Busse, Alexandre Leopold; Lopes, Leonardo da Costa; Kasai, Juliana Yumi Tison; Satomi, Erika.
  • Apolinario, Daniel; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Department of Clinical Medicine. Geriatric Service. Memory and Aging Unit. São Paulo. BR
  • Magaldi, Regina Miksian; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Department of Clinical Medicine. Geriatric Service. Memory and Aging Unit. São Paulo. BR
  • Busse, Alexandre Leopold; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Department of Clinical Medicine. Geriatric Service. Memory and Aging Unit. São Paulo. BR
  • Lopes, Leonardo da Costa; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Department of Clinical Medicine. Geriatric Service. Memory and Aging Unit. São Paulo. BR
  • Kasai, Juliana Yumi Tison; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Department of Clinical Medicine. Geriatric Service. Memory and Aging Unit. São Paulo. BR
  • Satomi, Erika; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Department of Clinical Medicine. Geriatric Service. Memory and Aging Unit. São Paulo. BR
Dement. neuropsychol ; 3(4): 283-290, dez. 2009.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-538894
ABSTRACT
Abstract Although some drivers with mild dementia may continue to drive after the condition has been diagnosed, the ability to drive a motor vehicle safely is eventually lost as the disease progresses. Clinicians involved in dementia care are often asked to make an assessment on whether a patient is fit to drive, even though they often lack basic knowledge and formal training in this area. The purpose of this review was to identify the factors that may differentiate safe from unsafe drivers with cognitive impairment and to discuss management strategies. Isolated information about staging measures or particular cognitive tests was found to be insufficient for decision making. Driving fitness counseling for patients with cognitive impairment requires a solid knowledge base, comprehensive assessment and thoughtful communication.
RESUMO
Resumo Alguns pacientes com demência leve continuam a dirigir após o diagnóstico, mas a habilidade de conduzir um veículo automotor com segurança é perdida à medida que a doença progride. Apesar de muitas vezes não reunirem conhecimento e treinamento formal para essa tarefa, os profissionais de saúde envolvidos na atenção ao paciente com demência precisam emitir recomendações relativas à capacidade desses indivíduos em conduzir um veículo. Essa revisão tem o objetivo de identificar fatores que possam determinar se um indivíduo com comprometimento cognitivo é capaz de conduzir um veículo com segurança. Informações isoladas relativas ao estadiamento ou a testes cognitivos específicos não parecem ser suficientes para uma tomada de decisão apropriada. O aconselhamento nessa situação exige conhecimentos sólidos aplicados a uma avaliação ampla, além de estratégias de comunicação apropriadas ao contexto.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Automobile Driving / Aged / Cognition / Dementia Type of study: Practice guideline / Prognostic study / Systematic reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dement. neuropsychol Journal subject: NEUROCIENCIAS / Neurology / Psychology / Psychiatry Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Automobile Driving / Aged / Cognition / Dementia Type of study: Practice guideline / Prognostic study / Systematic reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dement. neuropsychol Journal subject: NEUROCIENCIAS / Neurology / Psychology / Psychiatry Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: University of São Paulo/BR