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. 2007;23(1):1-7.
doi: 10.1159/000096317. Epub 2006 Oct 16.

Driving abilities in frontotemporal dementia patients

V de Simone  1 , L Kaplan, N Patronas, E M Wassermann, J Grafman
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Driving abilities in frontotemporal dementia patients

V de Simone et al. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2007.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate driving competency and the relationship between neuropsychiatric symptoms and driving behavior in frontotemporal dementia (FTD) patients.

Methods: Fifteen patients with a diagnosis of FTD and 15 healthy controls were administered a driving simulation task. Measures of driving performance and neuropsychiatric symptoms were assessed.

Results: The FTD patients received more speeding tickets, ran more stop signs and were involved in more off-road crashes and collisions than the controls. The patients' overall average speed was significantly higher. Driving performance was correlated with agitated behavior.

Conclusions: Behavioral changes characteristic of FTD patients have an impact on their driving skills leading to inappropriate driving behavior.

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