Enabling Driving Resumption in ICU Survivors: Insights from a Comprehensive Driving Assessment Study

Highlight

• About 79% of ICU survivors assessed 3 months post-discharge were capable of driving a standard vehicle.
• Less than half had resumed driving despite the majority being deemed fit to drive.
• Physical, psychological, and cognitive impairments impacted driving ability in approximately 21% of participants.
• Targeted interventions such as adaption, retraining, and refresher lessons facilitated driving resumption in most impaired individuals.

Study Background