How Not Being Able to Drive Can Affect Routines and Occupations Related to Transportation

<p>The purpose of this study was to examine how individuals who have experienced a TBI described the effects not being able to drive has on their routines and occupations related to transportation. Two participants were interviewed, using a semi-structured interview protocol, about their participation in daily routines and occupations related to driving cessation after experiencing a TBI. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed. Data was analyzed by coding significant phrases, grouping the codes into categories, and generating descriptions of the participants' perceptions. Member checks were performed for trustworthiness. After analyzing the data, four themes emerged. The themes were; hoping to be a better driver, being able to take myself anywhere and everywhere I want to go at any time, feeling cut off from people, and self-realizations. These themes suggest that there are limited participation and social interactions present with individuals after experiencing a TBI and driving cessation. There were several ways the individual's lives were affected by their inability to drive. These included: limited participation with peers and family, limited community integration, and loss of independence and autonomy. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year

2014

Author dc:creator

• Hopkins, Stedmon Deon

• Cessation
• Driving
• Occupation
• Routines
• TBI
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Occupational Therapy

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2014 Stedmon Deon Hopkins

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/237

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1235