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Driving Ability among Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Can Legislation Be Provided on the Matter?
RÉSUMÉ
Background−Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition with relapsing periods of neurological disabilities which is often followed by a progressive stage of disability accumulation. Depending upon the area where demyelination has occurred, the neurological manifestations vary: patients may be visually impaired with adequate motor function or have normal vision with tetraparesis, for example. Likewise, they may have good coordination and cognitive dysfunction or lack of coordination and adequate cognitive abilities. Multiple sclerosis typically affects young adults who may be willing to drive and may be completely fit or partially/totally unfit to do so. Methods−The authors performed a systematic review of the literature using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Statement. Results−Twenty-seven papers on the subject were identified. The majority of these papers agree that MS may negatively influence the ability to drive, particularly when patients have physical and/or cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. The heterogeneity of methods and assessments in these papers make it difficult to draw conclusions and so aid clear legislation on the subject. Conclusion−There is no specific literature on driving abilities in patients with MS that assists in creating legislation.
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Krasniuk Sarah, Classen Sherrilene, Morrow Sarah A., Tippett Marisa, Knott Melissa, Akinwuntan Abiodun, Clinical Determinants of Fitness to Drive in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: Systematic Review, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 100, 8, 2019. Crossref
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Krasniuk Sarah, Crizzle Alexander M., Toxopeus Ryan, Mychael Diane, Prince Natasha, Clinical Tests Predicting On-Road Performance in Older Drivers with Cognitive Impairment, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2022. Crossref
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Seddiq Zai Susan, Heesen Christoph, Buhmann Carsten, das Nair Roshan, Pöttgen Jana, Driving ability and predictors for driving performance in Multiple Sclerosis: A systematic review, Frontiers in Neurology, 13, 2022. Crossref