Association between cognition, gait speed and vehicle habilitation in elderly people

Conclusion: The high MMSE score decreased the probability of the elderly participant being considered temporarily unfit to drive motor vehicles. There was a trend of higher GS with the increase in MMSE scores. As GS is an important indicator to be assessed in elderly drivers, this topic should be included in evaluations of traffic agencies, as well as cognitive screening, which is essential to assess a set of mental activities necessary for safe driving.
Source: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem - Category: Nursing Source Type: research