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Study module: return to driving/work/school after stroke (functional + legal considerations)
Clinician-oriented module covering functional domains for return to driving/work/school, role of OT driving evaluation, cognitive/vision considerations, and counseling principles (no legal advice).
ClinicianClinicianAdvanced20 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — driving and work clearance depend on local law and clinician judgment.
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If a patient develops new neurologic symptoms, seizures, syncope, or acute safety risk during return-to-activity planning: escalate for urgent evaluation per protocol. Any acute deficit should trigger stroke alert/emergency response and last known well documentation.
Key takeaways
- List key functional domains affecting return to roles
- Describe OT role in work and driving evaluation
- Identify safety risks (vision, cognition, motor)
- Counsel patients using supportive, realistic framing
Domains to assess (high level)
- Vision
- Cognition/attention
- Motor control
- Fatigue
- Mood
Driving
- Safety-first counseling
- OT driving evaluation concept
- Local legal requirements vary
Work/school
- Gradual return
- Accommodations
- Employer communication
Equity/access
- Transport alternatives
- Financial impact
Practice check
What you’ll practice
These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.
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