Establishing the Predictive Validity of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills for Driving Performance Outcomes.
Anne E DickersonQiang WuHelen HoustonTherese CassidySusan TouchinskyPublished in: The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association (2024)
The AMPS Motor and Process Skills scores revealed significant differences between those who failed or had driving restrictions and with those who passed the driving evaluation, which supported the AMPS as an effective tool for predicting fitness to drive. Plain-Language Summary: This study demonstrates how the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS), as a top-down occupational therapy assessment tool, can be used to differentiate between medically at-risk drivers who are likely to pass a comprehensive driving evaluation and those who are likely to fail or need restrictions. AMPS will assist occupational therapy practitioners in determining who is most appropriate to receive driving rehabilitation services and/or when to refer a person for a comprehensive driving evaluation.