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Return to driving after severe traumatic brain injury : increased risk of traffic accidents and personal responsibility

BIVONA U; D'IPPOLITO M; GIUSTINI M; VIGNALLY P; LONGO E; TAGGI F; FORMISANO R
J HEAD TRAUMA REHABIL , 2012, vol. 27, n° 3, p. 210-5
Doc n°: 157480
Localisation : Centre de Réadaptation de Lay St Christophe

D.O.I. : http://dx.doi.org/DOI:10.1097/HTR.0b013e31822178a9
Descripteurs : AF3 - TRAUMATISME CRANIEN, JL32 - CONDUITE AUTOMOBILE

OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of road traffic accidents among individuals
who start or resume driving after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to
investigate their responsibility for these accidents. DESIGN:
Observational/retrospective study. PARTICIPANTS: Sixty adults with severe TBI and
their caregivers. MEASURES: Return to Driving Questionnaire and Glasgow Outcome
Scale. RESULTS: Thirty of the 60 participants started to drive or resumed driving
after TBI. Nineteen (63%) of them were involved in traffic accidents, with
personal responsibility in 26 of 36 after return to driving. Participants caused
a significantly higher number of accidents after TBI than before. CONCLUSIONS:
The ability to drive is frequently compromised after severe TBI. Specific
rehabilitation of this complex activity should be a main goal of social
reintegration programs in this population.

Langue : ANGLAIS

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