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Developing the ‘MS and Driving Interview Guide’: A Clinical Tool to Assist Occupational Therapists Engage in Discussions About Driving and Multiple Sclerosis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) may impact a person's ability to drive, requiring adjustments to and possible eventual cessation of driving. However, addressing driving is often avoided by healthcare professionals. A Community of Practice approach involving various stakeholders was used to develop an interview guide to provide a structure to discuss driving and MS that may help overcome avoidance of addressing this important instrumental activity of daily living in routine clinical practice. The 'MS and Driving Interview guide' was developed, drafts were reviewed and amended by people with lived experience, subjected to external expert review prior to limited piloting in practice.

Source: Occupational Therapy In Health Care

DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2026.2650398

Authors: Tadhg Stapleton, Jenny Preston

Institutions: Trinity College Dublin, University of Stirling, NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Therapy Practice and Research

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Federation University Australia