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The Relationship Between Neuropsychological Functioning and Driving Ability in Dementia: A Meta-Analysis.
Reger, Mark A.; Welsh, Robert K.; Watson, G. Stennis; Cholerton, Brenna; Baker, Laura D.; Craft, Suzanne
Neuropsychology, Vol 18(1), Jan 2004, 85-93.
A meta-analysis of 27 primary studies was conducted to examine the relationship between neuropsychological functioning and driving ability for adults with dementia. When studies using a control group were included, the relationship between cognitive measures and on-road or non-road driving measures was significant for all reported domains; mean correlations ranged from .35 to .65. Caregiver reports of driving ability and cognitive variables were correlated significantly only on measures of mental status and visuospatial skills. When studies using a control group were excluded, moderate mean correlations were observed for visuospatial skills and on-road or non-road measures, and for mental status with non-road tests. Other effects were small or nonsignificant. Implications for basing driving recommendations on neuropsychological testing are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)
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  • 10.1037/0894-4105.18.1.85
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