Rehabilitation Sciences 3061A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Visual Field, Occupational Therapy, Wheelchair Lift
30 Apr 2018
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Department
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Rehabilitation Science 3061B – Occupational Therapy
Driving Rehabilitation
Functional independence impacted by driving ability; Independence related to the
idividual’s aility to drive
Impacts IADLs and quality of life a’t ru errads ad ay people value it a lot
(pride)
Source of meaning and purpose to many clients
Section 203: Highway Traffic Act:
o Every legally qualified medical practitioner shall report the name, address and
clinical condition of every person sixteen years of age or over, who in the
opinion of the medical practitioner is suffering from a condition that may make
it dangerous for the person to operate a motor vehicle
MTO Vision Requirements
► Visual Acuity: Not less than 20/50 with both eyes open and examined together.
► VJisual Fields: 120 degrees continuous along the horizontal meridian and 15
degrees continuous above and below fixation with both eyes open and examined
together
Occupational Therapy Role
Assessment and Treatment of Impairments:
Cognitive – many facets that make up cognitions (memory, cognitions, vision,
language)
Perceptual – neurological impairments, visual field deficits, no central vision
(evidence based assessments can be completed by OTs to assess this)
Physical – can they get in and out of the vehicle; can they drive without any
adaptations
Behavioural – any outbursts recently?
Communication – being able to communicate with other drivers on the road
Integration of the skills is the key
Driving Assessment
➢ Initial Assessment:
▪ Clinical assessment: visual, perceptual, cognitive, and physical, medical
and driving history
▪ On Road Assessment: pre-determined route similar to G certification
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Document Summary
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