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© 1991 British Society for Rheumatology

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DRIVING AND ARTHRITIS

J. G. JONES, J. McCANN and M. N. LASSERE

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Rotorua, New Zealand

Correspondence to: Correspondence to Dr J. Jones, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, PO Box 1342. Whakaue Street, Rotorua, New Zealand

In a 3-year period, 94 patients with driving difficulties due to a variety of musculoskeletal disorders were assessed by the occupational therapy department of a rheumatology unit. The individual's ability to carry out each part of the driving process was recorded and the patients were classified into six broad categories.

While some parts of the driving process often proved difficult, patterns of disability were found with different musculoskeletal disorders. Almost all of these difficulties could be overcome by simple modifications to vehicle or driving technique. Only one severely disabled individual required referral to a specialized mobility unit, while two individuals were found to be unsafe.

Thus, almost all arthritic individuals are able to continue driving with the help of simple modifications. By providing an unsophisticated driving assessment service, a rheumatology unit can enable patients to continue driving and so maintain independence.

KEY WORDS: Disability, Mobility, Independence, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Cervical spondylosis, Low back pain, Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing spondylitis


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