Elderly performance in a driving simulator and cognition

Authors

  • Adriana Machado Vasques
  • Mirna Wetters Portuguez
  • Márcio Sarroglia Pinho
  • Thomas Lerótic Becker
  • Graciane Radaelli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v15n4.6952

Keywords:

Aging, Automobile Driving, Cognition.

Abstract

Introduction: Driving cars is an important to maintain the independence, autonomy and quality of life and that requires the integrity of the cognitive functions, which tend to decline with aging, and may interfere in the skills needed for safe driving. Neuropsychological tests can detect cognitive impairment and together with the use of driving simulators can help to identify the risk of accidents and violations. Objective: To investigate the relation between the performance of the elderly in a driving simulator and in cognitive tests. Methods: Thirty-four drivers over 65 years were evaluated through exercises on the driving simulator and cognitively. Results: It was found an association between performance on tasks in the simulator and cognitive functioning. Conclusion: The use of cognitive tests, especially that evaluate attention and memory functions, are promising in the identification of elderly people who may present traffic problems.

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Published

2017-04-19

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Vasques AM, Portuguez MW, Pinho MS, Becker TL, Radaelli G. Elderly performance in a driving simulator and cognition. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2017 Apr. 19 [cited 2024 Jul. 2];15(4):642-9. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/6952

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