The correlation between driving risk and visual attention when using smartphones while driving in novice drivers.

Although many countries restrict the use of smartphones while driving, smartphones are utilized in various ways as there are limits to enforcement. Accordingly, efforts are made to determine the risks of novice drivers with low safety awareness and higher risk. This study observed and analyzed changes in visual attention and driving risks according to the way smartphones are used while driving and the scientific relationship between the 2 variables.

Efficacy analysis of virtual reality-based training for activities of daily living and functional task training in stroke patients: A single-subject study.

Introduction: Virtual reality (VR)-based training for functions such as cognition, upper extremities, balancing, and activities of daily living (ADL) has been used on stroke patients, and its efficacy has been reported. However, no comparison has been made between the efficacy of VR-based training for daily activities that exactly reproduces ADL and functional training. Therefore, this study sought to analyze the difference in independency enhancement of VR-based training for daily activities compared to cognitive and motor functional training.

Development of an Android-Based Self-Report Assessment for Elderly Driving Risk (SAFE-DR) App: Mixed Methods Study.

Background: Self-report assessments for elderly drivers are used in various countries for accessible, widespread self-monitoring of driving ability in the elderly population. Likewise, in South Korea, a paper-based Self-Report Assessment for Elderly Driving Risk (SAFE-DR) has been developed. Here, we implemented the SAFE-DR through an Android app, which provides the advantages of accessibility, convenience, and provision of diverse information, and verified its reliability and validity.

Criteria to assess tongue strength for predicting penetration and aspiration in patients with stroke having dysphagia.

Background: Instrumental assessments are typically used to assess swallowing function in stroke patients with dysphagia, but these tests cannot be used for all patients or for continuous monitoring. Hence, an adjunctive method is necessary for screening patients who may require such tests.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze tongue strength with respect to the presence or absence of penetration and aspiration, using instrumental assessments, to provide a basis for clinical decision-making.

The job competency of radiological technologists in Korea based on specialists opinion and questionnaire survey.

Purpose: Although there are over 40,000 licensed radiological technologists (RTs) in Korea, job competency standards have yet to be defined. This study aims to clarify the job competency of Korean RTs.

Methods: A task force team of 11 professional RTs were recruited in order to analyze the job competency of domestic and international RTs.

Cognitive basis about risk level classifications for the self-assessment of older drivers.

[Purpose] This study analyzed the cognitive functions according to risk level for the Driver 65 Plus measure, and examined the cognitive basis of self-assessment for screening the driving risk of elderly drivers. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 46 older drivers with a driver's license participated in this study. All participants were evaluated with Driver 65 Plus.

Cut-off point for the trail making test to predict unsafe driving after stroke.

[Purpose] This study examined the cut-off point of the Trail Making Test in predicting the risk of unsafe driving in stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 81 stroke patients with a driver's license participated in this study. The DriveABLE Cognitive Assessment Tool, Trail Making Test-A, and Trail Making Test-B evaluations were conducted in all participants.

Usefulness of the driveABLE cognitive assessment in predicting the driving risk factor of stroke patients.

[Purpose] This study examined the usefulness of the DriveABLE cognitive assessment tool (DCAT) in predicting the driving risk factor of stroke patients, and compared the cognitive and driving functions of two groups discriminated by DCAT. [Subjects and Methods] A total of forty-two stroke patients with a driver's license participated in this study. Two participants with communication problems were excluded.

Cognitive test to forecast unsafe driving in older drivers: meta-analysis.

Objectives: This study performed meta-analysis on the literatures that surveyed cognitive test to forecast unsafe driving by older drivers and identified objective and consistent cognitive test for predicting unsafe driving of older drivers.

Selection Criteria: The study of RCT (Randomized Control Trial) that conducted cognitive test by classifying older drivers into safe-drivers and unsafe-drivers was done and a total of nine studies suitable for the selection criteria were chosen.

Search Strategy: To meet subject selection, online search was performed by keyword such as "Older", "Driving", "Safe", "Cognition", etc.