Evaluating the Practice Resource for Driving After Stroke-2: A Multiple-Baseline Study
<b>Background.</b> Occupational therapists have identified a critical need for resources to support addressing driving after stroke. A previous feasibility study found that the Practice Resource to Address Driving After Stroke (PReDAS) was a useful practice resource. However, more robust research is needed to examine how use of the PReDAS-2 may support professional development. <b>Purpose.</b> To evaluate the relationship between use of the PReDAS-2 and self-reported clinical reasoning and self-efficacy of occupational therapists for addressing driving in acute care settings. <b>Method.</b> A concurrent, multiple baseline design was employed. Visual and Tau-U analyses were conducted. <b>Findings.</b> Occupational therapists' self-reported clinical reasoning and self-efficacy to address driving after stroke improved with use of the PReDAS-2. Visual and Tau-U analyses indicated a large treatment effect of the PReDAS-2 for self-reported clinical reasoning (<i>Tau-U</i> = 0.7) and self-efficacy (<i>Tau-U</i> = 0.9). <b>Conclusion</b>. The present study provides preliminary evidence that the PReDAS-2 increases self-reported clinical reasoning and self-efficacy for addressing driving. Making the PReDAS-2 available to occupational therapists seeking to supplement their clinical practice may be warranted. Further research is necessary to determine if the PReDAS-2 should be recommended for use in acute care settings.
Authors
- Patricia Tucker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8392-9418)
- April Vander Veen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8275-736X)
- Jeffrey Holmes
Publication Details
- Journal
- Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00084174261424561
- Primary Topic
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00