Divided attention and driving : a pilot study using virtual reality technology.

Author(s)
Lengenfelder, J. Schultheis, M.T. Al-Shihabi, T. Mourant, R. & DeLuca, J.
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Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) was used to investigate the influence of divided attention (simple versus complex) on driving performance (speed control). DESIGN: Three individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and three healthy controls (HC), matched for age, education, and gender, were examined. Preliminary results revealed no differences on driving speed between TBI and HC. In contrast, TBI subjects demonstrated a greater number of errors on a secondary task performed while driving. The findings suggest that VR may provide an innovative medium for direct evaluation of basic cognitive functions (i.e., divided attention) and its impact on everyday tasks (i.e., driving) not previously available through traditional neuropsychological measures. (Author/publisher)

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20021279 ST [electronic version only]
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Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, Vol. 17 (2002), No. 1 (February), p. 26-37, 45 ref.

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