{"id":475,"date":"2022-09-20T02:37:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T02:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wedserv.com\/?p=475"},"modified":"2023-10-25T07:06:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T07:06:29","slug":"what-is-occupational-therapy-driving-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wedserv.com\/what-is-occupational-therapy-driving-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment?"},"content":{"rendered":"
An Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment is designed to evaluate the impact of a medical condition on an individual’s driving abilities. It may be needed if an individual is returning to driving after an injury, or learning to drive with a disability. This assessment is performed by a highly trained Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapists are experts in the field of rehabilitation and can assess a person’s ability to drive safely.<\/p>\n
An occupational therapist<\/a> specializes in driver rehabilitation and may conduct a comprehensive evaluation in an office setting or a clinic. The assessment will evaluate the physical and cognitive components of driving. If there are physical limitations, the Occupational Therapist may recommend specific driving training or modifications. The results of the evaluation will be shared with the driver and their family.<\/p>\n The driving assessment involves a series of physical, visual, and cognitive activities. It typically takes two hours. The OT works closely with a physician to determine an individual’s driving abilities. Once the assessment is completed, the occupational therapist will give the patient a comprehensive report with recommendations regarding his or her driving ability. Most insurance plans cover this type of clinical evaluation. To be eligible, an Occupational Therapist must be referred by a physician. A driving assessment may also be required if an individual has had a brain injury or has a condition that prevents them from driving safely.<\/p>\n