Elderly Driving Assessments: Professional Project, Jessica Mevius — OT Graduate Student
Elderly Driving Assessments
Professional Project: Jessica Mevius, OT Graduate Student
For the aging population, one of the most important occupations is maintaining independence through mobility for as long as possible.
driVR Rehab System

Description
The driVR Rehab System is a computer-based virtual reality performance task assessment that incorporates virtual reality technology, computer-based steering wheel console, and foot pedal controls to assess clients’ potential for driving in real driving environments. Clients must wear virtual reality equipment, including goggles and headphones, to participate in the assessment. The system will evaluate functional driving skills in 30 minutes and provide normative data that gives pass or fail for going on the road.7
Where to Obtain
Imago Systems, Inc.
Suite 228, 181 Keefer Place
Vancouver, BC V6B 6C1
Canada
604-681-9288
http://www.drivr.com
Who is originally responsible for this Tool?
Lili Liu, PhD; Masako Miyazaki, MSc; Benjamin Watson, PhD
Assessment Comparison Matrix
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Assessment Comparison Matrix