Driving Assessments | neuropathy and nerve changes - what happens and who should we be concerned aboutNicole will be facilitating an interactive discussion and exploration of the functional impact of foot neuropathy and nerve changes with a focus on the impact of these conditions upon an individual’s capacity to safely drive a motor vehicle. Discussion will include understanding and assessing the capacity of the individual’s foot function for driving as well as exploration of treatment and intervention options from an allied health and medical perspective. Exploration of ‘red flags’ for fitness to drive and need for cessation of driving will also be discussed and considered from a client centred perspective.
Nicole will be facilitating an interactive discussion and exploration of the functional impact of foot neuropathy and nerve changes with a focus on the impact of these conditions upon an individual’s capacity to safely drive a motor vehicle. Discussion will include understanding and assessing the capacity of the individual’s foot function for driving as well as exploration of treatment and intervention options from an allied health and medical perspective. Exploration of ‘red flags’ for fitness to drive and need for cessation of driving will also be discussed and considered from a client centred perspective.
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Nicole is an experienced occupational therapist who has worked across public, private and not for profit sectors as a Senior OT, OT Team Leader and OT Manager. She is currently working in her own private practice, EncourageOT and is a part time Lecturer at Flinders University. Working as a Driver Trained Occupational Therapist for 18 years, Nicole assists individuals with a range of health conditions to return to driving and has particular interest and experience in supporting those with physical disabilities and neurological conditions who need comprehensive and creative driving rehabilitation programmes. Nicole completed her Flinders University Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation project in 2019 looking at the useability of a driving simulator for rehabilitation of individuals with neurological conditions and remains passionate about the use of technology in driving assessment and rehabilitation. Nicole values interdisciplinary and collaborative practice and is excited to share her knowledge and learn from and with podiatry colleagues at the 2022 Refresh and Reconnect conference!