Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

Journal

Accession No.:

J68697

Journal:


Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

, 29, 2, 185-192

Publication Website:

Abstract:

Study examined driving behavior following traumatic brain injury (TBI) in terms of driving avoidance and exposure based on demographic, injury, and outcome factors. A total of 184 participants who experienced moderate to severe TBI completed a telephone survey regarding return to driving and current driving behavior. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze predicted relationships between demographic and injury-related variables with driving exposure and avoidance within 5 years of injury. The model indicated that participants who were older and female tended to avoid a greater number of challenging everyday driving scenarios. Participants who had more severe injuries and those with poorer performance on cognitive measures at the time of rehabilitation discharge were likely to drive less frequently and over less distances at follow-up, though they did not avoid challenging driving situations. Findings suggest that young men and those with more severe injuries may require additional attention regarding their driving behavior following TBI.

Author(s):


Labbe, Donald R., Vance, David E., Wadley, Virginia, Novack, Thomas A.