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dc.contributor.advisor | BRIJS, Tom | - |
dc.contributor.author | BRIERS, Steffen | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-10-09T09:13:00Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2014-10-09T09:13:00Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2014 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1942/17418 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Since cognitive ability is important for driving, this study investigated whether strengthening cognition, more specific working memory, influences cognitive and driving ability in a positive way. The present study focused on older drivers since with age there is a decrease in cognitive ability. Twenty drivers (aged 65+) were allocated to a control or an experimental group and performed a working memory training at home for 25 consecutive days. Before and after the training, participants were measured on working memory, response inhibition and visual attention in a cognitive test battery. Afterwards, their driving ability was measured in a driving simulator. Results showed that training improved working memory, inhibition and visual attention for all participants. Further, the training improved driving ability of all participants in the experimental group, showing a decreased gap acceptance during post-test. However, these results can be influenced by learning-effect. Especially for crashes, the experimental group showed better results in the post-test than the control group, indicated by a larger decrease of crashes. These results and their implications will be discussed. Keywords: Working Memory, Driving Simulator, Older Drivers, Driving ability, Cognitive ability Words: 7951 Tables: 4 Figures: 6 | - |
dc.format.mimetype | Application/pdf | - |
dc.language | nl | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | UHasselt | - |
dc.title | Cognitieve training bij oudere bestuurders | - |
dc.type | Theses and Dissertations | - |
local.format.pages | 0 | - |
local.bibliographicCitation.jcat | T2 | - |
dc.description.notes | master in de mobiliteitswetenschappen-verkeersveiligheid | - |
local.type.specified | Master thesis | - |
item.fulltext | With Fulltext | - |
item.contributor | BRIERS, Steffen | - |
item.accessRights | Open Access | - |
item.fullcitation | BRIERS, Steffen (2014) Cognitieve training bij oudere bestuurders. | - |
Appears in Collections: | Master theses |
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