Decena, Kathlyn and Higa, Angie and Jones, Cristina and Lockwood, Ellery (2020) Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: factors associated with driving errors. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.
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Abstract
While teenage drivers are at a higher risk for driving accidents, that risk is four-fold in drivers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Driving entails the coordination of complex executive functions (EF) and intact sensory processing (SP), both of which are impacted in individuals with ADHD. This descriptive case study was focused on exploring relationships between executive functions, sensory processing patterns, and driving errors committed on a virtual driving simulator by four teenage drivers diagnosed with ADHD. Measures included the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory (CEFI), Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP) self-report, standardized intake form, and driving errors committed on the STISIM Drive driving simulator. The methodology incorporated a correlational factor analysis to determine the nature and strength of relationships between subcomponents of each of the measures for the participants. Results corroborated evidence from an intensive literature review that suggested an overall connection between executive functioning and driving errors. No correlations were found between driving errors and sensory processing patterns. These results support the existing evidence stating that deficits in executive functions have a direct impact on driving performance, particularly for novice teen drivers. Findings from this study can be used to further guide occupational therapy practitioners in evidence-based practice, such as using a driving simulator with varied obstacles to promote repeated practice in novel driving situations in an attempt to produce adaptive responses on the road. Further research is warranted to determine ways to further improve testing, training, positive driving outcomes for teen drivers and those with ADHD.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine |
| Depositing User: | Institutional Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jan 2022 00:25 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 21:58 |
| URI: | http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/65 |
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